Child Protection Caseworker - Tamworth | New England

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Work Environment

Training & Development

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice in Tamworth is seeking a Child Protection Caseworker to respond to safety concerns for children and young people. You will work with families, other agencies and courts to develop safety plans and support wellbeing, including home visits and risk assessments.

The role involves case management, collaboration, and occasional court attendance to ensure the best interests of children are served. A relevant degree and mandatory clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships
• Ability to work with vulnerable children, young people and families

Responsibilities

• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
• Collaborate with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
• Assist families in formulating goals addressing safety and wellbeing through home visits
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
• Manage cases with high needs and high-risk clients and families
• Be involved in court processes, including preparation of court documents and attending court
• Participate in individual and group supervision
• Make tough decisions with families to help them care for their children and develop safe homes

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Driver’s licence (P1+ yes)

Working with children clearance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in social work / social science / welfare

Job description

Child Protection Caseworker - Tamworth | New England

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Tamworth NSW

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We do work that really matters

DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.

In this role, you will respond to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.

What you’ll do

• Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
• Work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
• Assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well‑being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
• Manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families
• Be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court
• Participate in individual and group supervision
• Being a Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to be able to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes.

What we’re looking for

To be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient.

The essential requirements include:

• Preferred Completed or in your final semester of a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Social Science and Welfare along with practical experience. (If you are in your final semester of university you will not be able to commence on duty if successful until you have completed your degree)
• Other related degrees are considered, if you can demonstrate your knowledge skills and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships
• A valid driver’s licence (P1 or above)
• A paid working with children clearance number

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What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Are you ready to join us?

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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.