We are currently recruiting for vacancies across the New England region. Our priority is to ensure the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.
In this role, you will respond to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children, or young people
* Collaborate with other agencies and engage in complex problem-solving
* Travel across the New England District will be required
* Assess and investigate safety and risk concerns for children following their birth
* Advocate for and support families to engage with services and participate in meetings such as Pregnancy Family Conferences or hospital complex case meetings
Becoming a Child Protection Caseworker
You will need to be confident, curious, and resilient in this challenging yet rewarding role.
The essential requirements include:
* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Social Science, Welfare, or related discipline
* Not essential but preferred experience working as a Midwife, Nurse, or working with expectant parents, or experience in other roles with NSW Health
* Experience in child protection assessment and case planning
* Able to engage with families to support participation in Pregnancy Family Conferencing to develop achievable family action planning