In-Demand Social worker Jobs in Fairfield Heights Nsw

Child Protection Caseworker (Helpline & After Hours)
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Liverpool NSW
- $89,934 - $116,969 a year
- Weekend availability
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
Child Protection Social Worker - Supervised Contact for Families
Supervised Contact Worker —Sydney NSW
- $35 - $65 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Conflict management
Quick Apply
6d
Child & Adolescent Counsellor
Aspiration Education and Development Clinic (AEDC) —Baulkham Hills NSW
- $48 - $60 an hour
- Contract
- Administrative experience
- Clinic
- Working with children
- Professional development assistance
Quick Apply
19h
Social Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Fairfield Hospital - Temp FT
NSW Health —Prairiewood NSW
- $40.05 - $54.94 an hour
- Temporary
- Management
- Clinic
- Social Work
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
6d
Social Worker
BlueCare —Parramatta NSW
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Annual leave
Community Worker Officer
Gentle Care Nursing Services Pty Ltd —North Strathfield NSW
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
5d
NSW Quitline Counsellor
Cancer Institute (NSW) —Sydney NSW
- $79,419 - $113,301 a year
- Weekend availability
- Bilingual
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
14d
SLHD Menopause Clinic Coordinator (Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist Level 4 or Clinical Psychologist)
NSW Health —Camperdown NSW
- Temporary
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
8d
Female Sexual Assault Worker (Lvl 3) - Staying Safe In Community - Perm FT
South Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- $121,568 - $125,507 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
4d
Disability Support Worker
Supporting Needs —Seven Hills NSW
- $45.28 - $99.61 an hour
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- In-person
Quick Apply
4d
Rural Counsellor
NSW Health —Kingswood NSW
- $58.95 - $67.75 an hour
- Temporary
- Education
- Psychology
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance program
8d
Social Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Fairfield Hospital - Temp FT
South Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
- $40.05 - $54.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Clinic
- Social Work
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
6d
Bereavement Counsellor CHCK
NSW Health —Kogarah NSW
- $39.89 - $59.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Patient care
- Parental leave
- Gym membership
Case Workers Blacktown
MacKillop Family Services —Blacktown NSW
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Post Separation Counsellor
CatholicCare Sydney —Bankstown NSW
- $51.00 - $53.31 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Social Worker
Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $76,364 - $113,301 a year
- Full-time
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Time management
4d
Children & youth support worker
Muslim Women Australia —Lakemba NSW
- $40 - $50 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Education
- In-person
Quick Apply
4d
Care Manager
Hayee Aged Care Services Pty Ltd —Liverpool NSW
- From $45 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- English
Quick Apply
Youth and Family Specialist
Fair Foundations —Fairfield NSW
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Social Work
Female Sexual Assault Worker (Lvl 3) - Staying Safe In Community - Perm FT
NSW Health —Hoxton Park NSW
- $121,568 - $125,507 a year
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
5d

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Child Protection Caseworker (Helpline & After Hours)

NSW Department of Communities and Justice -
Liverpool NSW

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Job Details

$89,934 - $116,969 a year

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Master's degree
Working with children
Bachelor's degree
Driver Licence
Social Work
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Department:
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location:
Liverpool, NSW, AU, 2170

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Req ID: 83153

Child Protection Caseworker

After Hours Response & Helpline

Location: Liverpool

Employment type: Ongoing

Salary: $89,934 – $116,969 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

We are recruiting to several roles in our Child Protection Helpline and After-Hours Response team.

This is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.

Your role

After Hours Response team

The After Hours Response Team (AHRT) provides a range of After Hours services, working in partnership with parents and carers, extended family members and services to meet the immediate safety needs of children and young people. The AHRT provides face to face field responses to children and young people in the metropolitan area and works with regional on call teams to provide an after-hours child protection response across NSW, from 4.30pm to 6am on Monday to Friday and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays.

The team undertakes assessments and responses to children and young people who are at suspected risk of significant harm and/or families who are requesting urgent assistance. The team will work closely with other agencies including NSW Police, NSW Health, Non-Government organisations and Interstate Agencies to keep children and young people safe after hours.

Child Protection Helpline

The Child Protection Helpline is a 24-by-7 call/contact centre where staff are assigned shifts according to business requirement, spanning all days and around-the-clock start times. The Child Protection Helpline receives calls and e-Reports relating to the suspected abuse and/or neglect of children and young people, as well as general inquiries about the Department.

What you’ll do

As a member of the AHRT you will:
Work in accordance with legislative and policy requirements
work sensitively and respectfully with children or young people, parents, family members.
work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving.
Assist families in meeting their immediate needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and providing appropriate assistance through home visits.
develop safety plans and complete risk assessments.
manage short term intervention including situations that involve working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families.
participate in individual and group supervision.

As a member of the Child Protection Helpline, you will:
Take reports of child abuse and/or neglect from members of the public and mandatory reporters such as police, education professionals, health workers, and/or childcare providers.
Build relationships with key stakeholders to support and strengthen families,
Respond to general enquires from the public, community partners and child and family protection professionals.
Undertake initial assessments before referring reports to a Community Services Centre (CSC) for further review and response.

What we’re looking for

Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Social Science and Welfare. Other related degrees are considered, if you can demonstrate your knowledge skills and experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families
As an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Caseworker, you will need to have a connection to, and at least two years’ experience working with Aboriginal families, children, and/or communities.
Relevant experience in child protection, Out of Home Care, or provision of casework in another setting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships
A valid driver’s licence (P1 or above)
A paid working with children clearance number
Ability to undertake shift work during the hours of operation. On site in attendance in Liverpool, NSW is required.

Being a Helpline Caseworker requires resilience, tenacity and compassion to support children and families living in varied and challenging circumstances. Undertaking initial assessments of significant child protection concerns and potential risks can be confronting; however, the rewards for ensuring the best outcomes for a child can be limitless.

Download the role description.

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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.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

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.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Joanne Dobry on 0428 943 973 or at [email protected].

If you’ve 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 Lujana Youkhanna on 02 9765 3769 or via [email protected]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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 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 Information

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 Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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social worker jobs in fairfield heights nsw

Child Protection Caseworker (Helpline & After Hours)

Child Protection Social Worker - Supervised Contact for Families

Child & Adolescent Counsellor

Social Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Fairfield Hospital - Temp FT

Social Worker

Community Worker Officer

NSW Quitline Counsellor

SLHD Menopause Clinic Coordinator (Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist Level 4 or Clinical Psychologist)

Female Sexual Assault Worker (Lvl 3) - Staying Safe In Community - Perm FT

Disability Support Worker

Rural Counsellor

Social Worker (Lvl 1-2) - Fairfield Hospital - Temp FT

Bereavement Counsellor CHCK

Case Workers Blacktown

Post Separation Counsellor

Social Worker

Children & youth support worker

Care Manager

Youth and Family Specialist

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