Joint Child Protection Response Program (jcprp) Caseworker - Statewide

dcj.nsw.gov.au

Ballina, NSW, AU
Base: $89,934 – $116,969; bonus/equity: not specif...
On-site
Assess safety and risk to children
Child focused practice
Evidence based decisions
JCPRP Caseworkers assess safety and risk to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary service model

Job Summary

  • JCPRP Caseworkers assess safety and risk to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary service model.
  • We are seeking experienced child protection Caseworkers with excellent analytical, assessment and communication skills.
  • We offer a variety of benefits, including: A challenging and rewarding career Flexible working conditions including a 140-hour month Competitive pay and conditions Industry leading JCPRP training and ongoing development opportunities Opportunity to work within a unique and highly visible multi-disciplinary program with a collective goal of improving safety and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people Unequalled insight into the operations and culture of the JCPRP partner agencies Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Matching Summary

JCPRP Caseworkers assess safety and risk to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary service model.

Salary

Base: $89,934 – $116,969; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: superannuation and annual leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • assess safety and risk to children
  • child focused practice
  • evidence based decisions
  • ethical and curious casework
  • client records for reporting
  • difficult conversations
  • initiate action in Children's Court

Nice-to-have

  • confident, curious and resilient
  • continuous learning and professional development
  • collaborate with other agencies
  • breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years' frontline experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Paid working with children clearance number

Work Rights

Not specified

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