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Job Category: Community Services & Development
The Opportunity CatholicCare is looking for a Caseworker to join their Permanency Support team. This role will be temporary full-time for 12 months covering a period of maternity leave at their Mayfield office.
In this position, you will utilise best practices in child development, trauma, and attachment theory to inform case planning, making a positive impact on the lives of children and families.
Join us and make a difference in the community CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning is a not-for-profit organisation and an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle. We offer whole-of-community support and empowerment options to those in need regardless of religion, age, gender, physical and intellectual capacity, or ethnicity.
We work together with local communities to build a stronger, fairer, and kinder society that values children, young people, families and individuals.
Benefits of Working With Us Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community;Receive an attractive salary with salary packaging available;Receive up to 3 additional days paid leave, between the Christmas and New Year period annually;Onsite Parking;Paid parental leave;Flexible working arrangements;Ongoing training and development opportunities;A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers;Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport;CatholicCare's Permanency Support Program (PSP) focuses on achieving safety and permanency for vulnerable children and young people within a two-year (2) timeframe, by promoting reunification with their parents, or by supporting an alternative legal pathway i.e., Guardianship or Open Adoption, or by providing long-term care with Foster Carers.
CatholicCare's PSP Child & Family Caseworker is the primary caseworker responsible for the day-to-day case management and casework of children and young people found by the NSW Children's Court to be in need of care and protection. They work directly with children, young people and families to promote change and improve their social, emotional, health and educational outcomes. The Child & Family Caseworker works in partnership with the Carer Support & Development Caseworker and the Reunification Caseworker to develop strengths-based, child and youth centred case plans.
Child & Family Caseworkers are required to work in partnership with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and other agencies in the universal service system to improve evidence-based casework, share decision-making risk and promote dignity in service delivery.
Desired Skills and ExperienceEXPERIENCE/CRITERIA A commitment to work within the Mission, Vision and Values of CatholicCare;Excellent verbal and written communication skills;The ability to work as part of a team and independently in the provision of proactive and responsive casework;A working knowledge of the legislation, policies and standards relevant to child protection, statutory out-of-home-care, the permanency support program and child safe organisations;Experience working with, or a demonstrated knowledge of cultural competence principles, relevant to engaging clients from diverse backgrounds, including First Nation people and those from a CALD background;Demonstrated ability to undertake assessments and investigations to address safety, risk and permanency concerns for children, young people, their family and Foster Carers;Ability to deliver accountable, collaborative and evidence-based casework that respects the culture and context of children, young people, their family and community;Sound understanding and ability to apply best practice child development, trauma and attachment theory to case planning;Ability to maintain timely, accurate and relevant client records for reporting and information sharing;Contribute to continuous learning, professional networks and relationships through the co-ordination of meetings and other information sharing activities;A demonstrated commitment to work flexible hours and On-Call After Hours to meet the needs of children, young people, their family and Foster carers;Significant experience in the provision of social services is desirable; however, applicants must be willing to complete formal training and obtain role specific training;Ability to demonstrate and work within the key accountabilities and inherent requirement of this position detailed in Section 12.QUALIFICATIONS Tertiary qualifications, (or working toward a qualification) in a Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Welfare, or related discipline with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development;Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 and Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.To Apply Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:
What motivates your desire for this role and how does it correspond with your career objectives?Your professional qualifications and previous experience in a related position.For any further information about the role, please contact Kristy Carmody - Casework Manager:
Applications close Thursday 24th October 2024 at 11.59pm Additional Information The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.
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