Child Protection Caseworker - Southern NSW

Updated: March 09, 2024 01:28 PM GMT

Temp work Job in Batemans Bay, New South Wales

NSW Department of Communities and Justice

Batemans Bay NSW, Australia

We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Batemans Bay, Bega, Cooma, Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Ulladulla & Yass

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... More Detail