Child Protection Caseworker - Southern NSW

Job description

Child Protection Caseworker – Southern NSW We are currently recruiting for vacancies and talent pool inclusions for Batemans Bay, Bega, Cooma, Goulburn, Queanbeyan and Yass Employment type: Ongoing: Salary: $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading Your Role: 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: 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. - 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 compl...