Impactful Casework Support for Children & Families

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Wilcannia; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing programs

Employee assistance programs

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Training and development opportunities

Competitive pay and conditions

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting for a Casework Support Worker as part of a talent pool for ongoing and temporary opportunities across multiple NSW locations, including Wilcannia, Albury, and other regional towns.

You will assist caseworkers with documenting and delivering quality case planning for children and young people, coordinating referrals, and maintaining up-to-date records in line with policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working within communities and supporting vulnerable and diverse population groups.
• Extensive understanding of the complex circumstances affecting disadvantaged families.
• Strong record keeping experience or willingness to learn.
• A TAFE Diploma in a relevant field, welfare/community services and/or equivalent work experience.
• A valid driver’s licence as occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to assist caseworkers to document and deliver quality case planning for children and young people.
• Gather and share information about children, young people and families, coordinating relevant referrals and appointments to support access to services and supports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and casework records ensuring compliance with organisational requirements
• Facilitate and supervise low risk family visits and prepare summary reports with observations.

Skills

Community work experience

Record keeping

Driver's licence

Education

TAFE Diploma in Welfare/Community Services

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is recruiting for a Casework Support Worker as part of a talent pool for ongoing and temporary opportunities across multiple NSW locations, including Wilcannia, Albury, and other regional towns.

You will assist caseworkers with documenting and delivering quality case planning for children and young people, coordinating referrals, and maintaining up-to-date records in line with policies.