Child Protection & Safety Caseworker

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Communities and Justice in NSW seeks a dedicated professional to respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed.

You will assist families to formulate goals, address safety and well-being, provide support through home visits, develop safety plans, complete risk assessments, and manage high-need cases while engaging in supervision.

Qualifications

• Final semester students cannot commence on duty until degree completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in formulating goals addressing safety and well-being, with home visits as needed.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
• Manage cases and work with high needs and high-risk clients and their families.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.

Job description

The Department of Communities and Justice in NSW seeks a dedicated professional to respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed.

You will assist families to formulate goals, address safety and well-being, provide support through home visits, develop safety plans, complete risk assessments, and manage high-need cases while engaging in supervision.