Description:
The Department for Child Protection is currently seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Inner North office on a full-time term basis.
This role will focus primarily on Targeted Intervention however duties in the scope of the role description may be required.
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting targeted investigations that increase the number of children and families that receive a service in the North Region with the aim to improve the outcomes for children, young people and their families.
- Making timely assessments regarding safety and risk concerns for children and young people and use in home and community based interventions to increase safety.
- Building protective factors to support children’s optimal development and reduce the risk of maltreatment.
- Increasing family engagement with community supports and enhance referral pathways to other Government and Non-government organisations that assist families in caring for their children safely.
- Increasing client engagement and support the skills of newer workers in the field to conduct investigations and assessments in timely manner that ensures investigations are child-centred and provides support of the parent/family to effectively and safely care for their children.
In this role, you will be able to use a solution based approach to successfully undertake complex case management, applying contemporary child protection frameworks, policies and procedures.
You will use your reflective practice skills to review and reassess notifications of child abuse as new information is obtained through investigations and assessments with the safety of the child at the centre of all decisions.
You will be constantly evaluating risks of abuse and identifying any failures in the protection, care and management of children and making necessary reports in line with practice guidelines and policies. You will be able to substantiate decisions and actions by preparing both written and verbal reports which are concise, objective and based on evidence.
About You
We are looking for a motivated, organised individual who has knowledge and understanding of children and young people particularly in regards to developmental stages.
To be successful you will be able to remain objective, act impartially to successfully mediate any conflicts and achieve good outcomes.
Our ideal candidate must be able to use investigative skills and review evidence to prepare and present findings both in writing and verbally.
In this role, you will also have the ability to apply culturally sensitive child protection practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and community from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.