Caseworker Student Campaign – New England at NSW Department of Communities and Justice (Inverell, NSW (NSW))

Job Description

About the role

DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. We’re excited to welcome motivated Caseworkers into our team who share this vision. As a DCJ Child Protection Caseworker, you will build relationships and appreciate the importance of children to our future. We will support and help you to develop your career.

Caseworkers respond to reports about children or young people who may have been harmed or where there are safety concerns. The first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.

In the role you will:
• work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
• work collaboratively with other agencies
• 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
• engage in complex problem solving
• participate in individual and group supervision

What we offer:

As the largest child protection organisation in Australia we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including:

• Salary from $75,992 to $104,994 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
• Industry leading training including our caseworker development program
• Ongoing career development and support
• Generous leave entitlements including flex leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport

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About you

You will bring a commitment to working collaboratively with children, families and communities including Aboriginal and diverse cultures and have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or about to complete within the next 3 months
• A valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to drive
• A working with children clearance number or willingness to obtain one
• Completed student placement or all related work experience will be well regarded

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