Case Worker -– Family Support in School

CatholicCare Sydney; Canterbury-Bankstown; Vor Ort; AUD 24.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging

Hybrid/onsite flexibility

Above-award leave

Zusammenfassung

CatholicCare Sydney is seeking a Part-time Case Worker for our Family Support in Schools program in South-West & Inner West Sydney. Working 1 day per week, this fixed-term role runs until 23 December 2026, with generous above-award remuneration and salary packaging options.

You will collaborate with schools, families and community partners to deliver tailored, practical support that strengthens family wellbeing and helps students overcome challenges.

Qualifikationen

• Tertiary Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Experience engaging children, young people and families.
• Knowledge of NSW Child Safe Standards and relevant legislation.
• Understanding of child protection systems within a case management framework.
• Strong analytical, intervention and written communication abilities.

Aufgaben

• Identify students at risk and develop tailored intervention plans with school staff.
• Build trusted relationships with families to understand needs and strengths.
• Deliver evidence-based, practical casework support.
• Provide culturally responsive support respecting diverse family circumstances.

Kenntnisse

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Relationship building

Client engagement

Ausbildung

Social Work degree

Jobbeschreibung

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Join as a Case Worker to empower families facing challenges, build on their strengths and help create lasting, positive change.

Location: South-West & Inner West Sydney
Hours: 1 day per week
Employment: Part-time, fixed-term until 23 December 2026
Remuneration: Generous above-award rates + superannuation
Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 in not-for-profit tax benefits

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As a Case Worker in our Family Support in Schools program, you’ll be at the heart of creating brighter futures for children and families. Working alongside schools, families and community partners, you’ll provide tailored, practical support that strengthens family wellbeing and helps students overcome challenges.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Partnering with school staff to identify students who may be at risk and develop tailored intervention plans that make a real difference.
• Building trusted relationships with families to understand their needs, build on their strengths and support positive, lasting change.
• Using evidence-based practices and the latest case management insights to deliver effective, meaningful support.
• Working alongside families and cultural representatives to provide inclusive, culturally responsive support that respects each family’s unique strengths and circumstances.

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You’re passionate about making change happen, not just talking about it. You bring the expertise, empathy and confidence to navigate complex family challenges, build meaningful connections and empower children and families to create safer, brighter futures. You'll bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work.
• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging children, young people and their families.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and the NSW Child Safe Standards.
• A strong understanding of the complex challenges faced by families involved with the child protection system and the ability to navigate these within a case management and legislative framework.
• Highly developed analytical casework skills, effective intervention skills, and strong interpersonal and written communication abilities.

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At CatholicCare Sydney, we value your contribution and are committed to supporting your professional growth, wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitions.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements, hybrid working options, flexible start and finish times, and a family-friendly workplace.
• Tax Savings: Generous salary packaging to help reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay, subject to eligibility.
• Generous Leave: Above-award annual and personal/carer's leave, extended parental leave and a special

About us

People are at the core of everything we do: from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations.

CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life. We’re an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community.

CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and also a certified Family Friendly Organisation.

Applications for this position close6 November 2026.However, please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviews may commence whilst the advert is open.

CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check is also required.