Child Protection Caseworker

Child Protection Caseworker - Western Sydney Nepean Blue Mountains NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Auburn NSW Child Protection Caseworker - Western Sydney Nepean Blue Mountains We are currently recruiting vacancies in Auburn, Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Parramatta, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Penrith, St Marys, and the Blue Mountains. We do work that really matters 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 be able 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 include: Preferred: Completed or in your final semester of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Social Science, or Welfare along with practical experience. (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). 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’s in it for you? Rewarding salary from $87,315 pa to $113,562 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 a Fitness Passport, tailored health app and mental health support. Are you ready to join us? If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method of submission of the application), please call Crystal on 4*** or via Visit the recruitment process adjustment page to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit 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 the Inclusion and Diversity page on the DCJ website. Other Information 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 the recruitment journey page on the DCJ website. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr