Family Case Worker

Blue Care; Torres Shire; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Diversity leave

Job summary

BlueCare, part of the UnitingCare Queensland network, is seeking a Case Worker to manage a client caseload and contribute to high standard care planning for residents. You will conduct comprehensive initial assessments, develop treatment plans, advocate for clients, and work with external agencies and stakeholders.

We support your professional growth with benefits including salary packaging, employee discounts, 12 weeks parental leave and diversity leave options, plus access to a range of

Qualifications

• Experience in case management and care planning is desirable.
• Ability to advocate for clients and coordinate with external agencies.
• Strong communication and collaboration with staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a client caseload and contribute to care planning.
• Conduct initial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide advocacy and support for clients with outside agencies.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and identify improvement opportunities.
• Plan and facilitate in-service training for staff.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Training delivery

Job description

The Role

As a Case Worker, you will be managing a client case load and participate in the delivery and planning of a high standard of care and support to our residents.

• Conduct comprehensive initial drug & alcohol assessments.
• Develop treatment plans & support your clients to ensure individual needs are met.
• Provide advocacy and support for clients who require the assistance of outside agencies.
• Develop and maintain sound working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Plan, conduct and facilitate in-service training to other staff.

Employee Benefits

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events.
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.

Child safe, Child friendly

• Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children.
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services.
• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.
• Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email [e-mail]

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too. Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au

We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness.

People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare family.

Let’s make a meaningful difference, together.