Casework Support Worker - Northern NSW

Job Description

Northern NSW Casework Support Worker Ongoing opportunities available. A Talent Pool will also be created and used to fill any future temporary and ongoing vacancies that may arise. This is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Salary: $82,193 - $90,001 plus super and leave loading. We have Community Service Centres (CSCs) in the following locations across the district that you could work in: Tweed Heads, Ballina, Lismore and Grafton Your role As a Casework Support Worker you will be an integral part of the child protection team helping Child Protection Caseworkers in their day-to-day work. You will contribute to keeping children, young people, families and communities in varied and challenging circumstances safe by undertaking tasks which support case planning and documentation, referrals and appointments, case visits and day-to-day team priorities. No two days will be the same. One day you will be helping caseworkers prepare documentation or will help with case planning for children and young people and the next day you’ll be sourcing and sharing information about families and making referrals or appointments. Whether you are Indigenous and have some experience working within your community and/or have a Diploma or are currently completing your degree in social work, social science or related, this is a role for you to further gain significant experience working within the Child Protection field. Ideally you will have Some experience working with vulnerable and diverse groups in the community. The ability to organise work and prioritise workload in a busy work environment. Strong record keeping skills or the willingness to learn. A passion for supporting the work of child protection caseworkers. What we need A Diploma in welfare/community services and/or relevant equivalent work experience. Applicants working towards completing a Bachelor of Social Work, social science degree are strongly encouraged to apply as we will consider as part of relevant skills and experience. Current Working with Children number or willingness to apply for one. We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. We do work that really matters. Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families, and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters. Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages). Applications close: Friday 21 February 2025 at 11.59pm AEST. For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Melissa Roe at Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups. A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014. Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr