Case Support Worker
Job No:
CCWCYS523
Location:
Campbelltown
About our role- We care about others
We are looking for a passionate individual to join our Fostering Futures team. The Case Support Worker will support the Case Managers with case planning and documentation, referrals, appointments, home visits, family finding and day-to-day team priorities for the provision of quality case management, supporting children and young people (aged 0 – 18 years), who live with foster carers in short-term, long-term or respite foster care placements throughout the Macarthur, Southern Highlands, Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions.
This is a casual position based at our office in Campbelltown. We are offering a hybrid work model, with a few days at the office and the rest working from home.
The salary range for this position is between $46.68/hour - $50.06/hour + superannuation.
Our benefits - We care about you
In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives you will also enjoy:
- Competitive salaries and hourly rates
- Salary packaging options
- Additional paid personal leave every year
- Study Leave
- Long Service Leave after 7 years
- Professional development including internal and external training opportunities
- Healthy work/life balance through hybrid working models, flex time and flexible working arrangements*
- Free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport
- Peace of mind driving to and from work with Employee Journey Insurance
Our requirements to provide care
- Minimum Certificate III qualification or tertiary qualification in a relevant field including community services, social work; social science; welfare; education, youth or psychology
- An understanding of child and adolescent development, parenting practices, effects of family violence, trauma, abuse and neglect.
- An understanding of child protection and out of home care policy, legislation and standards.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated experience working with marginalised individuals and families with complex needs and the ability to relate to people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to reflect on feedback from others, use it as an opportunity to learn and take appropriate action.
- Employees are required to be vaccinated in accordance with WH&S Policy 7 COVID-19 Vaccinations
- Excellent IT and computer skills, including a good understanding of the Microsoft Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook) and client management information systems.
- Proven ability to work with minimum supervision
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Willingness to work in accordance with CatholicCare mission, values and Framework for Practice.
- Unencumbered NSW Drivers Licence.
- Hold a current NSW Working with Children clearance.
Click here for the Position Description.
Click here for the Candidate Pack.
For further information please contact Myriam Valle on 0429 669 230.
Close Date: 26 September 2024
As part of our recruitment process, we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of Luck!
CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. CatholicCare Wollongong is a smoke free zone.