Child Safety Caseworker: Protect & Support Families

Department Of Communities And Justice; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department Of Communities And Justice is recruiting for a Child Protection Caseworker in Western Sydney. The role focuses on responding to safety concerns facing children and young people, with responsibilities including home visits, risk assessments, and developing safety plans.

Supervision and case management are integral parts of the position. The role requires handling high-need cases and working within a team to ensure safety and well-being, with processes for ongoing supervision and

Qualifications

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

• Respond to reports about safety concerns involving children or young people who may have been harmed.
• Assist families in formulating goals and provide home-based assistance.
• Develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
• Manage cases and work with high-need, high-risk clients and families.
• Participate in supervision sessions.

Skills

Risk assessment

Home visits

Case management

Supervision participation

Job description

Department Of Communities And Justice is recruiting for a Child Protection Caseworker in Western Sydney. The role focuses on responding to safety concerns facing children and young people, with responsibilities including home visits, risk assessments, and developing safety plans.

Supervision and case management are integral parts of the position. The role requires handling high-need cases and working within a team to ensure safety and well-being, with processes for ongoing supervision and