Protecting Vulnerable Children

1 week ago

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia beBeeChildProtection Full time $89,934 - $116,969
Role Overview

The Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) is seeking experienced child protection Caseworkers to join our multi-disciplinary service model. As a JCPRP Caseworker, you will be responsible for assessing safety and risk to children and young people.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake assessments to identify and address safety and risk concerns for children and young people within a multi-disciplinary program
  • Engage in collaborative, child-focused practice that acknowledges and respects the culture and context of each child, young person, and their carers/family
  • Source timely, accurate, and comprehensive information and make evidence-based decisions in line with the child/young person's safety, welfare, and wellbeing
  • Model ethical and curious casework that is responsive to the changing needs of children, young people, and families
  • Build relationships within the Program, practice, and legislative frameworks to promote meaningful change in families for better outcomes for children/young people and their families
  • Develop and maintain networks and relationships with JCPRP partner agencies and other stakeholders to deliver holistic and coordinated services for children, young people, and families
  • Participate and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional development to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporary
  • Maintain accurate and objective client records for reporting and information sharing
  • Have difficult conversations about and with children, young people, family, and key stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance safety and wellbeing
Essential Requirements
  • Minimum of 2 years' frontline experience in statutory child protection services or within statutory investigation services
  • 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
  • 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
  • A paid working with children clearance number
What We Offer
  • A competitive base salary range $89,934 - $116,969 pa plus superannuation & annual leave loading
  • Flexible working conditions including a 140 hour month
  • Industry-leading JCPRP training and ongoing development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work within a unique and highly visible multi-disciplinary program with a collective goal of improving safety and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people
  • Unequalled insight into the operations and culture of the JCPRP partner agencies
  • 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.

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