Child Protection Caseworker Role
Our commitment to keeping families together is paramount. We prioritize the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children or young people above all else.
This position involves responding to reports about safety concerns surrounding children or young people who may have been harmed.
* We work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children, or young people.
* We collaborate with other agencies and engage in complex problem-solving.
* We assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits.
* We develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
* We manage cases and situations, including working with high-needs and high-risk clients and their families.
* We participate in individual and group supervision.
Becoming a Child Protection Caseworker can be challenging. You may need to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships and develop safe and loving homes.
To be successful in this role, you'll need to be confident, curious, and resilient. The essential requirements include:
* A preferred Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Social Science, or 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.