Full-time position based in Hurstville$86k - $92 + Super + Salary PackagingFlexible, friendly organisation, Hybrid work options availableOur Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life.
For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability.
We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role Our Resilient Families program delivers targeted, voluntary child protection services to families with children who are at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system.
The program aims to reduce risks and strengthen families to reduce the number of children entering Out of Home Care.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager to become a Senior Case Manager within our Family Preservation Program.
You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team of Social Workers, Case Managers and Psychologists with a supportive Management and Practice Leadership Unit to support you.
Duties Undertake an initial assessment of family strengths and needs.Develop case plans that build on the family's resilience.Support Child and Family Practitioners in performing their role in this program; assisting them in preparation for visits and delivery of the service, especially with the management of more complex cases, including support at visits, meetings, and to resolve more challenging situations.Collaborate with the other Senior Child & Family Practitioners to deliver monthly coaching to the entire Child and Family Practitioners team in the Central Sydney Family Preservation Program.Support the senior team with program and process development, review, and implementation.We support people to live their best life.
That includes you, our employee.
A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes.
Here are a few things you might be interested in:
Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.Skills and Experience We want you to be successful in your new role!
This means, as an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager you will have:
Strong background in delivering Child Protection services to vulnerable families.Excellent IT skills and ability to use technology in service delivery.Ability to work unsupervised and remotely.High level of professional accountability and integrity and a belief that every parent has potential.If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you.
The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply.
We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Apply Now! To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV along with a 1 page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.
Have any questions?
Please contact Brenton on 0440 104 153 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
*Internally this role is known as Senior Child & Family Practitioner.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity.
We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued.
We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening.
We value relationships with the local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members.
To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.
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