Join our expanding team to make a difference to children and young people in Foster Care!
Do you live in Tamworth, Gunnedah, or Narrabri? Winanga-Li Aboriginal Child and Family Centre is accredited as an Aboriginal Out-of-Home Care Service. Our Out-of-Home Care service is located in Gunnedah and covers the New England Region including Gunnedah, Quirindi, Tamworth, Narrabri, Moree, and neighbouring towns. We are currently recruiting for Caseworkers in Gunnedah.
We are inviting applicants from people wishing to apply for the role of PSP Caseworker within the Out-of-Home Care team. This position is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours over 5 days per week. At times you will be required to work on weekends and participate in the on-call roster.
The role is responsible for providing support for children and young people in Foster Care. Applicants will need experience working with children, young people, families, and carers in Foster Care or another related area.
You will be joining a dedicated team who are committed to providing the best possible support to children, young people, families, and their carers who are in the program.
The position will require a Driver's License, the ability to travel, stay overnight, work hours outside of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, weekends, and participate in the on-call roster.
This is an Aboriginal identified position; however, Non-Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to apply if they have previous experience working in the Child Protection sector.
Tasks & Responsibilities: Provide efficient and effective case management within the Permanency Support Program.Development and implementation of Case Plans with children/young people, their families, and their carers.Assessment of families, children, and young people in placements to ensure their needs are being met.Liaise with a range of service providers to support the needs of children and young people in the Permanency Support Program.Actively participate in local and sector networks, advocacy, and consultation relevant to the program.Certificate IV in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, or other Human Services related discipline or equivalent experience.Minimum of 2 years working with children and families within the child protection sector.Demonstrated experience working with families with complex issues.Demonstrated understanding of child protection issues with the capacity to identify risk levels and plan support interventions accordingly.Demonstrated understanding of child protection framework and legislation and mandatory reporting.Demonstrated casework experience, and experience in case planning, report writing, and case notes.Ability to work out of hours and be available to support staff outside of hours.Be of Aboriginal descent and demonstrate an understanding of why this is relevant to the role or your cultural understanding and experience working in the Child Protection Sector.This position is subject to applicants having a current Working with Children Check, Criminal Record Check clearances, and a current unrestricted NSW Driver's license.
To apply for this exciting role, please email ****** with the below:
A copy of your Resume.Letter addressing your suitability based on the above Essential Selection Criteria.Detail why you are interested in the role of PSP Caseworker.For inquiries about the position, please contact Madi Ellis on 6743 0944.
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