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Child Protection Caseworker - Dubbo, Coonamble, Condobolin & ParkesChild Protection Caseworker - Western NSWWe are currently recruiting to vacancies inBathurst, Bourke, Brewarrina, Cobar, Condobolin, Coonabarabran, Coonamble, Cowra, Dubbo, Mudgee, Nyngan, Orange, Parkes, WalgettWe do work that really mattersDCJ 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 youll dowork sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young peoplework collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solvingassist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visitsdevelop safety plans and complete risk assessmentsmanage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their familiesbe involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending courtparticipate in individual and group supervisionBeing 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 were looking forTo be a Child Protection Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient. The essential requirements include:Preferred Completed or in your final semester of a Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Social Science and Welfare along with practical experience. (If you are in your final semester of university you will not be able to commence on duty if successful until you have completed your degree)Other related degrees are considered, if you can demonstrate your knowledge skills and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and familiesExcellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationshipsA valid drivers licence (P1 or above)A paid working with children clearance numberClick here to view the role description and the assessment processRewarding salary from $89,934 $116,969 pa plus superannuation & annual leave loadingOpportunities to work flexibly17 weeks of industry leading training in the Caseworker Development ProgramCustomised career development and support for your personal and professional growthGenerous leave entitlements including flex leavePositive culture for wellness including Fitness Passport, tailored health appand mental health supportInterested in learning more about the lifestyle opportunities available in Western NSW?Read about the housing opportunities, amenities and attractions in Western NSW and why it might be the perfect home for you.The Welcome ExperienceThinking about moving to regional NSW?Get free, personalised support with housing, schools, jobs, and settling in.The Welcome Experience in Dubbo & Parkes connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.If you are viewing this ad in Seek and wish to apply via their portal, you will be required to either set up a profile or login via your existing Seek account.To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site clickhere . Search for the job and click the Apply now button.If youve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Vanessa Tran on (02) 9765 5049 or via vanessa.tran@dcj.nsw.gov.au Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruitWe continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.Other InformationA talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CareersatDCJ/Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchGovernment & Defence More than 10,000 employeesThe Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 when the NSW Government brought together the departments of Family and Community Services, and Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, which aims to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.The department enables services to work together to support everyone''s right to access justice and other help for families, and strengthen the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) was formed on 1 July 2019 when the NSW Government brought together the departments of Family and Community Services, and Justice. DCJ is the lead agency in the Stronger Communities Cluster, which aims to create safe, just, inclusive and resilient communities through its services.The department enables services to work together to support everyone''s right to access justice and other help for families, and strengthen the promotion of early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Featured jobsCommunity and Cultural Navigator11d agoMarathon Health23d agoSocial WorkerDepartment of EducationShepparton, Shepparton & Goulburn Valley VIC11d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr