Child Protection Specialist

13 hours ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time
Job Title: Child Protection Caseworker

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Child Protection Caseworker to join our team in the Illawarra Shoalhaven region.

About the Role:

As a Child Protection Caseworker, you will be responsible for responding to reports of safety concerns surrounding children and young people who may have been harmed. You will work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children, and young people to develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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 (P1 or above)
  • A paid working with children clearance number

What We Offer:

  • Rewarding salary from $79,032 to $109,194 pa plus superannuation and 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

How to Apply:

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). 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 Our Process.

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 our careers site.

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