Multicultural (Arabic) Child Protection Caseworker - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Northern CPPYJ

NSW Government -Northern CPPYJ

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Multicultural (Arabic) Child Protection Caseworker - Mt Druitt

Do you want to use your language and cultural skills to work within the community?
DCJ is all about keeping families together so that children thrive at home. We're excited to welcome motivated caseworkers into our team who share this vision.

As a DCJ Multicultural Child Protection Caseworker, you will build relationships and appreciate the importance of children to our future.

We will support and help you to develop your career.

Come Join Us. Become a Multicultural Child Protection Caseworker

About the role

As a
Multicultural Caseworker, you will respond to reports about children or young people who may have been harmed or where there are safety concerns.

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

You will work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people, and work collaboratively with other agencies to develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.

Multicultural Caseworkers use their cross-cultural skills and expertise to assist families from a range of backgrounds. This role targets Arabic speaking communities and Arabic language skills are an essential requirement.

Multicultural Caseworkers support families by providing:

Primary Casework
working with families from their target community
Secondary Casework for families from their target community
Cultural Consultations to other Caseworkers supporting families from their target community

What we offer:

As the largest child protection organisation in Australia we offer competitive benefits and opportunities including:

Salary from $75,992pa to $104,994pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Industry leading training including our Caseworker development program
Ongoing career development and support
Generous leave entitlements including flex leave

About you
You will bring a commitment to working collaboratively with multicultural children, families and communities including Aboriginal and diverse cultures and have:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Welfare or a related degree
Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and their families
A valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to drive
A working with children clearance number