Permanent Child Protection Caseworker – Nsw West

Publicroles; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 125,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation and training program

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Marist180 in Orange, NSW is seeking a permanent part-time Caseworker (32 hours/week) based in Orange with flexible arrangements on a case-by-case basis. You will deliver case management across residential and outreach programs within a trauma-informed framework, developing plans and coordinating services to support clients and families.

You will collaborate with direct care teams, liaise with authorities (DCJ, education, health), and contribute to ongoing care planning and permanency goals while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in case management.
• Experience working with families and young people in contact with child protection systems.
• Experience with residential or foster care contexts and understanding of child development.
• Experience with diverse families to support restoration or contact arrangements.
• Knowledge of child protection and social services practices/policies.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• High professional ethics and boundary awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain networks with agency and community services to improve client outcomes.
• Provide specialist case management advice to staff on plan development and engagement in treatment.
• Coordinate and monitor support for clients in residential and outreach programs within a trauma-informed framework.
• Undertake holistic assessment of clients’ safety, permanency and wellbeing needs.
• Review and adjust case plans with clients and stakeholders on a quarterly basis.
• Support families toward restoration or permanency through collaborative planning.

Skills

Case management

Complex trauma

Child protection

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent

Job description

Caseworker – Permanent Full Time – Orange

Based in Orange, NSW, with flexible working arrangements offered on a case-by‑case basis, you will play a key role in supporting clients across our properties located within Orange.

About Marist180

Marist180 is a child‑safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.

Description

About the Role

The Caseworker is responsible for the provision of case management for our clients across a range of therapeutic services including residential and outreach programs. Working in collaboration with the direct care team the Caseworker will develop case plans in accordance with the required standards, strength based principles and good practices.

Primary accountabilities of the role of Caseworker include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain professional networks within the agency and community services to improve outcomes for our clients.
• Provide specialist advice to residential and support staff on the engagement of our clients in the case management and treatment process.
• Provide specialist case management advice to case management staff in planning, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of the case plans for our clients.
• Assist in the provision of critical incident debriefing and ongoing support for staff and our clients where appropriate.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Care Team working with our clients.
• Undertaking holistic assessment of our clients including their safety, permanency and wellbeing needs.
• Coordinating and monitoring support and services for our clients in residential services and outreach programs within a therapeutic trauma informed framework.
• Undertake case planning with our clients and assist them to identify their goals and aspirations.
• Review case plans, in consultation with our clients, internal and external stakeholders including DCJ, education and health department, on a quarterly basis.
• Work collaboratively with significant others such as family, carers, educational staff and individual therapists to support our clients.
• Develop pathways with our clients to make transitions, leave care and case closure.
• Build and maintain trusting therapeutic relationships with our clients and their families.
• Drive the process of case planning and permanency planning for our clients.
• Complete assessments and collect outcome data & maintain key performance as required for reporting and care planning.
• Work with our clients and their families to identify permanent placements through Family Finding and exploring restoration.

Skills and Experiences

Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (Social Work, Psychology or equivalent)

Experience and Skills:

• 2 years’ experience in case management.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients, including young people 12‑18, who have experienced complex trauma.
• Demonstrated experience working with the families and young people who have been in contact with the child protection system.
• Previous experience in residential or foster care contexts and understanding of child development.
• Experience working with families towards restoration or contact arrangements.
• Experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse communities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child protection and social services practices or policies.
• The ability to work autonomously and contribute to an effective team environment.
• High standard of professional ethical behaviour and sound understanding of boundary issues.

Essential Requirements:

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• National Criminal History Check.
• Unrestricted NSW Driver Licence.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Willingness to provide consent for Residential Care Workers Register verification through the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

At Marist180, you will receive:

• A comprehensive orientation and training programme.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring throughout your career journey.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing and crisis support for you and your family.

Marist180 provide Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value the benefits of diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.

Role type: Permanent, part-time (32 hours per week), with additional shifts available.

Shift details: Shifts between 8:30am‑5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Department and location: Community Mental Health Services, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney.

Salary: $ to $113,301.00 pro‑rata + Salary Packaging + Super.