Division: Northern CPPYJ
Location: Charlestown, NSW, AU, 2290 Newcastle, NSW, AU, 2300
Req ID: 66042
African Multicultural Child Protection Caseworker - Newcastle
Do you want to use your language and cultural skills to work within the community?
The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community. We are all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home and are excited to welcome motivated caseworkers into our team who share this vision.
Come Join Us. Become a Multicultural Child Protection Caseworker!
About the role
As a Multicultural Caseworker, you will respond to reports about children or young people who may have been harmed or where there are safety concerns. The first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.
You will work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people, and work collaboratively with other agencies to develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
Multicultural Caseworkers use their cross-cultural skills and expertise to assist families from a range of backgrounds. This role targets African speaking communities and language skills in African is an essential requirement.
Multicultural Caseworkers support families by providing:
Primary Casework – working with families from their target community
Secondary Casework – for families from their target community
Cultural Consultations – to other Caseworkers supporting families from their target community
Language Support – Multicultural Caseworkers in roles targeting a specific language group are required to undertake a language assessment and if successful, receive accreditation to provide simple communication with families. DCJ will arrange this through the Community Language Assistance Scheme.
What we offer:
As the largest child protection organisation in Australia we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including:
Salary from $79,032 pa to $109,194 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Industry leading training including our Caseworker development program
Ongoing career development and support
Generous leave entitlements including flex leave
Health and wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport
About you
You will bring a commitment to working collaboratively with multicultural children, families and communities and diverse cultures and have:
a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Social Science, Community Welfare or a related degree
Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families
A valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to drive
A working with children clearance number
Got a question?
If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please email ******
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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. 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.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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