Case Worker

Lifestyle Solutions Careers; Newcastle; Hybride; AUD 53 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary packaging

Flexible work from home

Professional development

Supportive team culture

Employee wellbeing programs

Meaningful impact

Résumé du poste

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking a permanent Case Worker based in the Hunter to support children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. You will deliver therapeutic case management, coach frontline staff, and collaborate with families and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

The role requires trauma-informed practice, strong documentation, and a commitment to safeguarding. Flexible to work from home on a Monday–Friday schedule while based in the Hunter region.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or related field (or working towards).
• Proven case management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices.
• Strong documentation, organisational and compliance capabilities.
• Current driver’s licence and probity clearances.
• Empathy, resilience, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Responsabilités

• Lead and review case plans to achieve therapeutic, cultural, and individual goals.
• Coach and support frontline staff to embed therapeutic strategies in everyday care.
• Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure aligned and positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Promote safe, nurturing, and culturally respectful environments for children and young people.
• Support the delivery of trauma-informed, evidence-based care practices across services.

Connaissances

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Trauma-informed care

Documentation

Driver's licence

Empathy

Formation

Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or related field (or working towards)

Description du poste

Make a real impact. Help shape brighter futures. As a permanent Case Worker based in the Hunter with Lifestyle Solutions, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people in Out-of-Home Care to feel safe, connected, and empowered to thrive. Through therapeutic case management, frontline coaching, and collaborative care planning, you'll help create meaningful and lasting outcomes for young people and their support networks.

If you're passionate about trauma-informed practice and making a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Salary packaging options – up to $15,900 tax free plus entertainment card up to $2,650
• $46.70 an hour base, Monday - Friday role with flexibility to work from home!
• Professional development opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive, values-driven team culture
• Employee wellbeing programs
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children and young people every day

What You'll Bring

• Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, Social Work or a related field (or currently working towards)
• Proven case management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices
• Strong documentation, organisational and compliance capabilities
• Current driver's licence and required probity clearances
• Empathy, resilience, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and review case plans to achieve therapeutic, cultural, and individual goals
• Coach and support frontline staff to embed therapeutic strategies in everyday care
• Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to ensure aligned and positive outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legislation
• Promote safe, nurturing, and culturally respectful environments for children and young people
• Support the delivery of trauma-informed, evidence-based care practices across services

About Us

Lifestyle Solutions is a purpose-driven organisation supporting children and young people through therapeutic, evidence-based care. Guided by our values—Inspired, Courageous, Skilful, and Responsive—we foster a supportive and collaborative culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and positive futures for the young people we support.

We Celebrate Diversity

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

IAG Talent Referrals Program applies