Child Protection Caseworker - Northern NSW

Child Protection Caseworker – Northern NSWWe are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Ballina, Lismore, Tweed Heads, Clarence ValleyEmployment type: OngoingSalary: $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loadingYour RoleDCJ 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 DoWork 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 ForTo be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient.The Essential Requirements IncludePreferred 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. (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  Download the role description.Click here to hear from our Caseworkers.If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.What We OfferWe offer a variety of benefits, including:A challenging and rewarding careerFlexible, autonomous work environmentCompetitive pay and conditionsTraining and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilitiesHealth & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.We do work that really mattersWorking for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!Are you ready to join us?Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).Got a question?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 submission of the application), please call Gen Lanuzo on 02 9765 3513 or via [email protected] Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe 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 Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.Other InformationA 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 Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/The Welcome Experience Thinking about moving to regional NSW? Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in. Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceThe careers site currently promotes this service on the ‘Discover roles with DCJ in regional NSW’ page.