Caseworker, Child & Family Wellbeing (Western Sydney)

Wesley Mission; Penrith; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness passport

Blue light card

Discounted private health insurance

Discounted home loan offers

Study assistance program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral scheme

Chaplaincy support

Job summary

Wesley Mission in New South Wales is seeking an outstanding caseworker for the Families Together program, focusing on preventing escalation to child protection or out-of-home care. You will work with a skilled team to support children and families, ensuring safety planning and adherence to mandatory reporter guidelines.

You will collaborate with professionals across the family unit, bringing a commitment to child wellbeing and culturally competent practice, with opportunities for ongoing

Qualifications

• Staff who work in child protection with an evidence-based framework.
• Ability to engage across the family unit to support child wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Families Together framework and guidelines to promote child wellbeing outcomes.
• Contribute to safety planning and mandatory reporter requirements.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support vulnerable families.

Skills

Case management

Child protection

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Willingness to travel

Education

Social work degree or related field

Job description

Wesley Mission in New South Wales is seeking an outstanding caseworker for the Families Together program, focusing on preventing escalation to child protection or out-of-home care. You will work with a skilled team to support children and families, ensuring safety planning and adherence to mandatory reporter guidelines.

You will collaborate with professionals across the family unit, bringing a commitment to child wellbeing and culturally competent practice, with opportunities for ongoing