Aged Care Carer | Transform Lives With Compassion

Anglicare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JewishCare is seeking an experienced Caseworker to join our Community Services & Engagement team on a 6‑month fixed term contract. You will deliver comprehensive case management, assess risk, and support families and individuals in our NSW community.

The role requires a Bachelor of Social Work, experience with trauma-informed practice, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team; knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work required.
• Experience in casework with individuals and families.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.
• Experience with risk management and mandatory reporting obligations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive case management and care planning.
• Assess and manage risk, including child protection, family violence, suicide ideation and self-harm.
• Conduct financial assessments in line with organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential client documentation.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external service providers.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Case management

Risk assessment

Autonomous working

Collaboration

Mandatory reporting

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Caseworker (6 month contract)

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Job Description

Caseworker 6-Month Contract

Fixed Term Contract 6 Months

Community Services & Engagement

JewishCare is a leading, child-safe social services organisation supporting the resilience and independence of individuals and families across the NSW community.

We are seeking an experienced Caseworker to join our Community Services & Engagement team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role is ideal for a qualified professional seeking meaningful, flexible work within a values-driven organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive case management and care planning.
• Assess and manage risk, including child protection, family violence, suicide ideation and self-harm.
• Conduct financial assessments in line with organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential client documentation.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external service providers.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Bachelor of Social Work required.
• Demonstrated casework experience with individuals and families.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.
• Experience managing complex client risk and mandatory reporting obligations.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and community resource.
• Experience in one or more of the following: mental health, disability, aged care, child & family services.
• Domestic & Family Violence experience.
• Russian or Hebrew language skills.
• Understanding and sensitivity of Jewish Culture and Values.

Mandatory requirements:

• Working With Children Check.
• NDIS Worker Check.