Permanency Support Program - Caseworker

MacKillop Family Services; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Salary Packaging up to $18,550

Job summary

A leading community service provider is seeking a dedicated Caseworker in Wollongong. This full-time role involves delivering case work services to children in care and fostering relationships with carers. The ideal candidate will have a social work qualification and experience in working with children facing emotional and behavioral challenges. A supportive environment is provided, along with opportunities for growth and meaningful impact on young lives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Out-of-Home-Care.
• Valid Driver’s Licence required.
• Current Working with Children Card needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective case work services to children and young people.
• Manage case load and meet targets.
• Develop and review individual case plans.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of children and report concerns.

Skills

Knowledge of Aboriginal culture

Experience in casework practice

Ability to work with children with difficulties

Education

Tertiary qualification in social work or relevant field

Job description

The Permanency Support Program (PSP) in Metro Sydney offers a range of foster care and therapeutic care services designed to support children and young people in out-of-home care.

Position Purpose

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Caseworker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering effective case work services to children and young people in Out-of-Home-Care and Permanency Support Programs. You will also support and develop carers and assist in the recruitment of foster and kinship carers.

This is a full-time position (38 hours) 12-month maternity leave contract reporting to the PSP co‑ordinator

Primary Objectives

• Ensure children and young people in Out-of-Home-Care and Permanency Support Programs receive services that meet their needs.
• Support foster and kinship carers in providing high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes.
• Establish collaborative relationships with a variety of specialist and mainstream services.
• Develop strong partnerships with Aboriginal and CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a case load effectively and meet individual targets.
• Develop, implement, and review individual case plans to address the emotional, social, behavioural, developmental, and educational needs of children and young people.
• Safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people and report any concerns immediately.
• Ensure case work practice aligns with organisational values, policies, and frameworks.

Key Selection Criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, and current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
• Tertiary qualification in social work or a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in casework practice, preferably in Out-of-Home-Care.
• Proven ability to work with children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

Additional Requirements

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence.
• Valid and current Working with Children Card.
• Valid and current NDIS Worker Check (for NDIS risk assessed roles).
• Satisfactory criminal history check conducted by MacKillop Family Services.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, young people, and their families.
• Salary Packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay

For more information about the position please contact Tamena Yarak at [e-mail]

How to Apply

Click Apply Now where you will be redirected to sign in to our recruitment portal. If this is your first time applying for a job with MacKillop, you will need to register for an account. For a step‑by‑step guide, please download the guide here: https://www.mackillop.org.au/uploads/Careers/Recruitment-Portal-How-to-Guide.pdf

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio‑economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.