Division: Northern CPPYJ
Location:Tamworth, NSW, AU, 2340 Inverell, NSW, AU, 2360 Narrabri, NSW, AU, 2390 Muswellbrook, NSW, AU, 2333 Glen Innes, NSW, AU, 2370 Moree, NSW, AU, 2400 Armidale, NSW, AU, 2350
Req ID: 73874
Pre-natal Child Protection Caseworker - New England
We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Armidale, Glen Innes, Inverell, Moree, Muswellbrook, Narrabri & Tamworth

• work sensitively and respectfully with parents, family members, children or young people
• work collaboratively with other agencies and engage in complex problem solving
• travel across the New England District will be required
• undertake assessment/investigation and ongoing family work with expectant parents to identify and address safety and risk concerns for children following their birth
• advocate for and support families to engage with services and participate in meetings such as Pregnancy Family Conferences or hospital complex case meetings
• develop and maintain networks and relationships with key stakeholders, in particular NSW Health staff such as Pregnancy Family Conference facilitators, birthing hospital staff and hospital social workers
• work in collaboration with NSW Health in the promotion and implementation of the Pregnancy Family Conferencing Model
• the primary focus of decision making for a caseworker is in assessing/investigating and supporting expectant parents during pregnancy to reduce risks and help parents build skills and prepare them to keep their baby safely in their care.
• planning next steps for families in connecting them with appropriate support services and developing supportive networks prior to the birth of their baby.
• ensure clear discharge planning, consider parallel planning and assessment as required
• assist families in formulating goals that align with their needs, addressing safety and well-being concerns, and provide appropriate assistance through home visits
• develop safety plans and complete risk assessments
• manage cases and situations including working with high needs and high-risk clients and their families
• be involved in court processes, including the preparation of court documents and attending court
• participate in individual and group supervision
  Being a Child Protection Caseworker can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have to make tough decisions with families to help them overcome hardships in order to be able to care for their children and develop safe and loving homes.
  Please be aware that in this role travel across the New England District may be obligatory to support with cases as required.