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We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Port Macquarie & TareeWe 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 processClick here to hear from our Caseworkers.Whats in it for you?As Australias top public sector employer, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including:Rewarding salary from $89,934 to $116,969 pa plus superannuation and 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 app and mental health supportWill you be relocating to Kempsey? - The Welcome Experience is for youThe Welcome Experience in Kempsey 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. Learn more at- www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperienceWhat about your partner?Bring your partner along on your employment journey!Regional NSW is a great place to work and currently there is opportunity for you and your partner to find meaningful employment together!Is your partner interested? Register now hereAre you ready to join us?Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) as well as an up-to-date rsum (maximum 5 pages).A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Our Process.If youve got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please email us at CaseworkerCareers@facs.nsw.gov.au or call Julie on (02) 9354 1722.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr