Child Protection Caseworker - Western Sydney Nepean Blue Mountains

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Auburn, NSW, Australia
$89,934 – $116,969 py + super + annual leave loadi...
On-site
Work with parents, family members, children
Collaborate with other agencies
Develop safety plans and risk assessments
Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person

Job Summary

  • Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.
  • 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.
  • We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible, autonomous work environment Competitive pay and conditions Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Matching Summary

Our first priority is always the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children or young person.

Salary

$89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Work with parents, family members, children
  • Collaborate with other agencies
  • Develop safety plans and risk assessments
  • Manage high needs and high-risk clients
  • Participate in court processes

Nice-to-have

  • Confident, curious, and resilient
  • Flexible, autonomous work environment
  • Challenging and rewarding career

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Social Science and Welfare
  • Practical experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver’s licence (P1 or above)
  • Paid working with children clearance number

Work Rights

Not specified

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