At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children in need, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at DCJ focused on child protection.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related fields preferred.
The predicted salary is between 89934 - 116969 $ per year.
Employment type: Ongoing
Salary: $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Your Role
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 that 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
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
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.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Child Protection Caseworker – Mid North Coast in Coffs Harbour employer: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Parramatta that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to ongoing professional development opportunities while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community services. The hybrid work model promotes a healthy work-life balance, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in multilingual services.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Communities and Justice Recruitment Team
