Case Worker

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care in Sydney is seeking a compassionate Case Worker to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, alongside mental health and/or AOD challenges.

This max-term, full-time role focuses on holistic case management, advocacy, and referrals, working with partners to help people achieve stability, wellbeing and greater independence in a supportive community services setting.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Counselling, or other relevant fields (Diploma minimum).
• Experience working in case work or counselling roles with women, children and young people who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence.
• Experience in social or community work, counselling, and group facilitation.
• SCHADS Level 3 plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits.
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits.
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver generalist case work in the Homelessness, MH, DV and AOD space.
• Provide holistic case management, practical support, advocacy, and referrals.
• Coordinate care with internal and external services to support stability, wellbeing and greater independence.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed

Strengths-based

Empathy

Collaboration

Education

Diploma minimum

Job description

BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care – Sydney NSW

Full time, Contract

19d ago , from BaptistCare NSW/ACT - Aged Care

• Max Term Fulltime role based in Woolloomooloo until July 2027
• Deliver generalist case work in the Homelessness, MH, DV and AOD Space

About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Case Worker to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, alongside mental health and/or alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges.

Working within our Community Services team, you will play a key role in creating safe, inclusive, and trusted environments where people feel supported and empowered. This is a dynamic, generalist role where you will work alongside individuals to understand their unique circumstances and goals, providing holistic case management, practical support, advocacy, and referrals. You will collaborate with internal and external services to coordinate care and support people to achieve stability, wellbeing, and greater independence.

About You:
You are a values-driven professional who is passionate about supporting people experiencing complex and intersecting challenges. You bring experience in case management across homelessness, mental health and/or AOD settings, with a strong understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice.

You approach your work with empathy, respect, and sound judgement, and are confident navigating complex situations. You are a collaborative team player who can build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and you’re committed to supporting people to achieve meaningful, sustainable outcomes.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Counselling, or other relevant fields (Diploma minimum)
• Experience working in case work or counselling roles with women, children and young people who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence
• Experience in social or community work, counselling, and group facilitation
• SCHADS Level 3 plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling service
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

About Us:

We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.