Child Protection Caseworker - Dubbo, Coonamble, Condobolin & Parkes
NSW Department of Communities and Justice
Dubbo, NSW
A$89,934-$116,969 p/a + superannuation & loading
Community Services & Development → Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
On-site
Posted 10 days ago
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
* 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’s in it for you?
* Rewarding salary from $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation & annual leave loading
* Opportunities to work flexibly
* 17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development Program
* Customised career development and support for your personal and professional growth
* Generous leave entitlements including flex leave
* Positive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health app and mental health support
Inclusion and Diversity
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 Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
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About NSW Department of Communities and Justice
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 when the NSW Government brought together the departments of Family and Community Services, and Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, which aims to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.
The department enables services to work together to support everyone's right to access justice and other help for families, and strengthen the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.
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