Caseworker - Staying Home Leaving Violence

CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay is seeking a dedicated SHLV Caseworker on the Central Coast to provide trauma-informed case management for women, children and families affected by domestic and family violence. The role involves safety planning, risk assessment, and collaboration with NSW Police and other services to support recovery and empowerment.

The fixed-term contract runs to 30 June 2027, with five days per week in office at Tuggerah and travel across the Central Coast to visit families

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications.
• Diploma with a minimum 2 years’ experience in Case Management, working with victims of domestic family violence.
• Demonstrated practice experience relating to current Child Protection and domestic & family violence legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality client centred case management to support Victim Survivors through individualised case plans.
• Complete comprehensive safety and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant case records.
• Provide support through advocacy, safety planning and collaboration with other services.
• Advocate for women, children and young peoples’ rights and needs to support enhance safety, strengthen wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide timely intake and triage assessment.
• Delivery of group facilitation on domestic violence education.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with relevant external stakeholders and community groups including NSW Police, Department of Communities and Justice NSW Health etc.
• Professional record keeping/reporting and information sharing consistent with legislation relating to NSW Privacy and Confidentiality, Child Protection and Safer Pathway obligations.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed care

Advocacy

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis management

Education

Diploma in Case Management or related field

Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Social Sciences

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled & experienced Caseworker to join our Staying Home Leaving Violence (SHLV) team on the Central Coast. The program aims to support women and children affected by domestic and family violence to remain safely in their home, or a home of their choosing while also supporting them recover from their experiences of violence.

The primary focus of this role is to assess and respond to the safety, wellbeing, and risk needs of women, children, and young people impacted by Domestic and Family Violence (DFV), while providing practical, emotional support

The SHLV Caseworker will deliver client focused trauma informed case management to victim survivors that walks alongside them to address their safety needs and achieve their personal goals. The caseworker will utilise best practice evidence -informed models to deliver client centred outcomes that support recovery, build client capability and promote empowerment., the role focuses on strengthening resilience, completing personalised risk assessment, safety plans and case planning.

This is a fixed term contract position until 30 June 2027, working 5 days a week. The offices are based in Tuggerah and will require the successful incumbent to travel across the Central Coast visiting families in their residential homes or in the Community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality client centred case management to support Victim Survivors through individualised case plans.
• Complete comprehensive safety and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate, timely and complaint case records.
• Provide support through advocacy, safety planning and collaboration with other services.
• Advocate for women, children and young peoples’ rights and needs to support enhance safety, strengthen wellbeing, and achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide timely intake and triage assessment.
• Delivery of group facilitation on domestic violence education.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with relevant external stakeholders and community groups including NSW Police, Department of Communities and Justice NSW Health etc.
• Professional record keeping/reporting and information sharing consistent with legislation relating to NSW Privacy and Confidentiality, Child Protection and Safer Pathway obligations.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications.
• A diploma with a minimum 2 years’ experience in Case Management, working with victims of domestic family violence.
• Demonstrated practice experience relating to current Child Protection and domestic & family violence legislation.
• Ability to demonstrate networking and advocacy skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to provide strong and respectful advocacy in situations of high pressure and competing agendas.
• Ability to manage crisis or safety situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• A NSW Driver's Licence and insured vehicle.

Why Join CatholicCare?

• Salary packaging - Boost your take-home pay.
• Fitness Passport program - discounted gyms memberships across Australia.
• Training & Development - Ongoing learning opportunities and clinical supervision offered to grow your career.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, confidential counselling and support.
• Bupa Health - Corporate health care discounts.
• Extra Leave - Additional paid leave day over Christmas.
• Hope Awards - Be recognised and celebrated for your impact.
• Baby Bonus - Paid bonus for eligible primary carer.

CatholicCare is a safe, inclusive, and respectful employer. We value the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to working alongside First Nations communities.

We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, faiths and diversity.