Child Protection Caseworker - Southern NSW NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Batemans Bay NSW 9 months ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW Child Protection Caseworker - Southern NSWWe are currently recruiting to vacancies inBatemans Bay, Bega, Cooma, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Ulladulla & YassWe do work that really mattersDCJ 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 who may have been harmed.What you'll dowork sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young peoplework collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solvingassist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visitsdevelop safety plans and complete risk assessmentsmanage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their familiesbe involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending courtparticipate in individual and group supervisionBeing 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: 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 familiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationshipsA valid driver's licence (P1 or above)A paid working with children clearance numberClick hereto view the role description and the assessment processClick hereto hear from our Caseworkers.What's in it for you?AsAustralia's top public sector employer, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including:Rewarding salary from $79,032 to $109,194 pa plussuperannuation and annual leave loadingOpportunities to work flexibly 17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development ProgramCustomised career development and support for your personal and professional growthGenerous leave entitlements including flex leavePositive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health appand mental health supportAre you ready to join us?ATalent Poolmay be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visitOur Process.If you've got a question about applying or require anadjustment in the recruitment process, please email us ****** and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe 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 ourcareers site. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
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