Multicultural Child and Family Advocate

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCaseWorker Full time $79,332 - $109,194
Job Title

Protecting Children in Multicultural Communities

  • Child Protection Caseworker
Job Description

The role of a Child Protection Caseworker is to work with culturally and linguistically diverse families, building relationships and working sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people. The caseworker will work collaboratively with other agencies to develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.

Caseworkers use their cross-cultural skills and expertise to assist families from a range of backgrounds. This role targets Vietnamese speaking communities and relevant language skills would be highly desirable.

The key responsibilities include:

  • Responding to reports about children or young people who may have been harmed or where there are safety concerns.
  • Working with families from their target community to develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
  • Cultural consultations to other caseworkers supporting families from their target community.

Key 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.
  • 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

  • Opportunities for career development and support for your personal and professional growth.
  • 17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development Program.
  • Generous leave entitlements including flex leave.
  • Positive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health app and mental health support.

This role involves providing primary and secondary casework services to families from targeted communities, as well as cultural consultations to other caseworkers. If you have excellent communication and relationship building skills, and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families, we encourage you to apply.

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