We are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Bathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes, Walgett
Employment Type
Ongoing
Salary
$89,934 – $116,969 per annum plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Your Role
DCJ 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 Do
* Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
* 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
Being 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 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
* Preferred: Completed or in final semester of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Social Science or Welfare, together with practical experience
* Other related degrees are considered if you can demonstrate 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
* Note: 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
What We Offer
* A challenging and rewarding career
* Flexible, autonomous work environment
* Competitive pay and conditions
* Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
* Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs
Application Process
To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site, click 'Apply now' after searching for the job.
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Inclusion and Diversity
We continue to hire people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Contact
For questions about applying or a reasoned adjustment to the recruitment process, please call Maddison James on 9765 3554 or email .
Thank You
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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