Joint Child Protection Response Program (JCPRP) Caseworker - Wollongong
NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Wollongong NSW
JCPRP Caseworkers assess safety and risk to children and young people within a multi-disciplinary service model. We are seeking experienced child protection Caseworkers with excellent analytical, assessment and communication skills.
To be successful in this role, applicants must demonstrate solid attention to detail, highly developed critical thinking and problem solving, and excellent interpersonal and self-management skills.
What you'll do
Undertake assessments to identify and address safety and risk concerns for children and young people within a multi-disciplinary program
Engage in collaborative, child focused practice that acknowledges and respects the culture and context of each child, young person and their carers/family
Source timely, accurate and comprehensive information and make evidence based decisions in line with the child/young person's safety, welfare and wellbeing
Model ethical and curious casework that is responsive to the changing needs of children, young people and families
Build relationships within the Program, practice and legislative frameworks to promote meaningful change in families for better outcomes for children/young people and their families
Develop and maintain networks and relationships with JCPRP partner agencies and other stakeholders to deliver holistic and coordinated services for children, young people and families




Participate and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and professional development to ensure practice knowledge and skills are contemporary
Maintain accurate and objective client records for reporting and information sharing
Have difficult conversations about and with children, young people, family and key stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance safety and wellbeing
Initiate action in the Children's Court to ensure safety and wellbeing where required
What we're looking for
Working with vulnerable children, young people and carers/families within a multi-disciplinary program is never boring, often challenging and always rewarding.
To be a JCPR Caseworker you need to be confident, curious and resilient. The essential requirements include:
Minimum of 2 years' frontline experience in statutory child protection services or within statutory investigation services
Preferred Completed or in your final semester of a Bachelor's or Master's 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 families




and/or identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander with a strong connection to community
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
What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible working conditions including a 140-hour month
Competitive pay and conditions
Industry leading JCPRP training and ongoing development opportunities
Opportunity to work within a unique and highly visible multi-disciplinary programwith a collective goal of improving safety and wellbeing outcomes for children and young people
Unequalled insight into the operations and culture of the JCPRP partner agencies
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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.
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.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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📌 Joint Child Protection Response Program (Jcprp) Caseworker - Wollongong
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Wollongong