At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children in need, ensuring safety and well-being through collaboration and problem-solving.
- Company: Join the Department of Communities and Justice, making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible work, and opportunities for training and development.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of meaningful work that impacts families and communities positively.
- Qualifications: Pursuing or completed a degree in social work or related fields, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 92632 - 120478 $ per year.
We are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Taree.
Employment type: Ongoing
Salary: $92,632 - $120,478 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
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:
- 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.
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.
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.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Child Protection Caseworker – Mid North Coast in Port Macquarie employer: the original
At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture. Located in Parramatta, we offer flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and a commitment to employee growth through diverse projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people across NSW while enjoying a supportive environment that values your unique contributions.
