Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra/Shoalhaven

Organisation/Entity: Communities and Justice
Job Category:
* Community | DCJ Caseworker - CPW

Job Location:
* Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast

Job Reference Number: 1841-33517033
Work Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 04/08/2021 - 11:59 PM

Child Protection Caseworker - Illawarra/Shoalhaven

We are currently recruiting for upcoming opportunities in Wollongong.

Do you have what it takes to meet the demands of this challenging and highly rewarding role?

Being a Child Protection Caseworker requires resilience, tenacity and compassion to support children and families living in varied and challenging circumstances. Assessing reports of alleged child abuse and neglect can be confronting; however, the rewards for ensuring the best outcome for a child can be limitless.

A day in the life of a Child Protection Caseworker

While no two days are the same, here are some of the duties youll carry out on a day to day basis:

Conducting risk assessments for children and young people who may be in need of protection

Developing plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of these clients

Working with other NSW agencies, NGOs and families to plan, coordinate and negotiate services for our clients

Implementing effective case plans, to ensure that children, young people and families are provided with the practical and emotional support they need

Manage complex cases and situations working with high needs and high risk clients and their families

Where necessary you may be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents, attending court and participating in evidentiary processes

Benefits we provide

A competitive base salary range $72,418 $100,056 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Industry leading training and support via our intensive caseworker development program
Promotional opportunities
Working alongside diverse people towards a common goal
Flexible working conditions including a 140 hour month

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to apply you must have:

a University level Bachelor degree qualification as a minimum
experience working with children, young people and their families
a valid drivers licence
a Working with Children clearance number prior to commencement in the role (to obtain further information on how to apply for a WWCC please click here)
the right to live and work in this location

Due to the complexity of this role, all the above requirements are mandatory. There can be no exceptions.

Whilst we invite applications from all candidates who meet eligibility requirements, the most competitive applicants will be able to demonstrate the following:

a proven track record in case work experience working with children and families within the child protection field

case management experience with families that have a history of trauma, poverty and violence

strong written and verbal communication skills

sound understanding of child protection legislation and experience in conducting risk assessments

Child Protection Case Worker - Illawarra/Shoalhaven

New South Wales Government Wollongong & Illawarra Area NSW

New South Wales Government

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