Case Worker | FT | Blacktown Cohort

Lifestyle Solutions; Geehi; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional support

Supervision for staff

Training and development

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions in NSW (Bella Vista) is seeking a dedicated Case Worker to support up to six children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. You’ll lead or implement case plans, coordinate services with care teams, and monitor progress toward long‑term outcomes, all while embedding therapeutic strategies.

This role requires a Diploma in Community Services or related field, experience with children and young people, a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach, and a current driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Diploma in Community Services or a related field.
• Experience in case work with children and young people.
• Trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to your work.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and ability to meet probity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead or implement case and cultural plans based on your state.
• Work with care teams to embed therapeutic strategies.
• Coordinate services, meetings and key stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and help keep case goals on track.
• Support permanency, transitions, life story work and family connections.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed approach

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Driver's license

Education

Diploma in Community Services

Job description

Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people — while having the support, tools and team around you to do your job well.

Based out of our Bella Vista office, you'll work with a manageable caseload of up to six children and young people, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on building meaningful outcomes rather than simply managing numbers. Whether it’s helping a young person build independence, supporting family connections, guiding a care team or working towards a stable long‑term placement, you’ll see the impact of your work firsthand.

And you won’t be expected to do it alone. You’ll have the opportunity to work collaboratively, access professional support and continue building your capability in therapeutic, trauma‑informed and culturally safe practice.

Benefits to you

• Make a direct difference in the lives of children and young people
• Manage a caseload of up to six children and young people
• Work closely with therapeutic and frontline care teams
• Build your case work and leadership capability
• See your work translate into meaningful, long‑term outcomes

The role

As a Case Worker, you’ll:

• Lead or implement case and cultural plans based on your state
• Work with care teams to embed therapeutic strategies
• Coordinate services, meetings and key stakeholders
• Monitor progress and help keep case goals on track
• Support permanency, transitions, life story work and family connections

In NSW, the role also includes providing supervision and support to frontline staff and House Managers.

About you

You’ll bring:

• Hold a minimum Diploma in Community Services or a related field
• Experience in case work with children and young people
• A trauma‑informed, strengths‑based approach to your work
• The ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• A current unrestricted driver's licence and ability to meet probity requirements

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.

About us

We support children and young people in Out‑of‑Home Care to build safe, stable and positive futures.

Our approach is grounded in therapeutic care, collaboration and respect for each young person’s individual needs, culture and story.

Our values — Inspired, Courageous, Skilful and Responsive — guide how we work with the people we support and with each other.

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.