Caseworker, Permanency Support Program - Wagga Wagga

CareSouth; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Discount

Fitness Passport Gym Membership

Flare Rewards

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Concessional Leave

Job summary

CareSouth is seeking a Caseworker in Wagga Wagga, NSW, on a fixed-term basis up to 30 June 2027, with option for full-time or part-time. The role focuses on safeguarding children, supporting families and working across family preservation, permanency, restoration and adoption.

You will build meaningful relationships with clients and collaborate with partners to achieve positive outcomes. Minimum qualifications include a degree in Social Work or Psychology or a Diploma in Social Sciences/Social

Qualifications

• Commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
• Understanding of issues facing vulnerable children and families.
• Good interpersonal, facilitation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a high-performing team.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain community networks.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Knowledge of EEO, WHS and NSW Child Protection requirements.
• Willing to obtain National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check/NDIS Worker Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work within the child protection spectrum across family preservation, permanency support, restoration and adoption.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, young people and families.
• Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to support positive, sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Networking/Community engagement

Education

Social Work/ Psychology degree or diploma

Job description

At CareSouth, our vision is to create a positive future for children, young people, individuals, families and communities, providing opportunities in which people can enhance their quality of life. The key to CareSouth achieving our vision is our diverse and dedicated teams. We recognise the work our people do, and we encourage, support and provide you with opportunities to be your best self, professionally and personally. We are looking for people to join our organisation who are bold and innovative, who align with our core values, and wish to create a meaningful career with us. If that sounds like you, discover our opportunities and join us!

• Above Award Rate +12% Super + SalarySacrifice up to $15,900 a year
• Exclusive gym memberships & other savings via ourrewards program
• Employee Assistance Program for you and family +tailored clinical support

About CareSouth

CareSouth is a not-for-profitorganisation offering services in Early Intervention, Foster Care,Specialist Youth Support Services and a range of NDIS DisabilityServices.

CareSouth's vision is to create apositive future for children, young people, individuals, familiesand communities, providing opportunities in which people canenhance their quality of life. We have offices across theIllawarra, South Coast, Goulburn, Wagga Wagga, Griffith andDeniliquin.

About the Role

CareSouth is seeking a Caseworker to join our team in WaggaWagga on either a full-time or part-time basis, in a fixed-termposition up to 30 June 2027.

At CareSouth we strive to encourage safety, healing andconnection through healthy relationships. Supporting families,children and young people is core to our values.

As a Caseworker you will be a part of a team which worksdynamically across the child protection spectrum, from familypreservation, permanency support, restoration and adoption.

You will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationshipswith children, young people and families, while working alongsidecolleagues and community partners to support positive andsustainable outcomes.

What yo uneed to be successful in yourrole:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, youngpeople and people with a disability.
• A Degree in Social Work or Psychology or Diploma in SocialSciences/Social Welfare or equivalent qualification, or workingtowards one.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing vulnerablechildren and their families.
• Sound interpersonal, facilitation and conflict resolutionskills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a highperforming team.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effectivecommunity networks.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communicationskills.
• Understanding and commitment to Equal EmploymentOpportunity, Work Health and Safety, Cultural issues and theNSW Child Protection system.
• Willing to undergo a National Police Clearance, and obtaina (NSW) Working with Children Check clearance number and NDISWorkers Clearance.

What we can offer you

We believe in taking care of our team. Along with above Awardrates, we offer the below benefits to help you feel supported, stayhealthy, and grow in your career:

• Health Insurance Discount:Enjoy agenerous discount on retail health insurance.
• Fitness Passport Gym Membership:Stayactive and energised with discounted gym memberships for youand your family.
• Flare Rewards:Access exclusivesavings on food, entertainment, and more through our Rewardspartnership program.
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP):Free, confidential and independentEmployee Assistance Program, including access to physical,mental and financial supports.
• Concessional Leave:Complimentaryleave over the Christmas period.

Contact

If you have any questions, contactNicolle Dyson, Manager Child & Family Services on 1300 554 260.