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Child Protection Caseworker - Murrumbidgee region

Child Protection Caseworker - Murrumbidgee NSW

We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Albury, Cootamundra, Denilquin, Griffith, Leeton, Tumut, Wagga Wagga.

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 :

Click here to view the role description and the assessment process.

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.

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