Trauma-Informed Case Worker – Hybrid (Child & Family)

Key Assets; Leongatha; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Confidential 24/7 counselling

5 weeks of annual leave after 2 years'

Annual Learning Fund

Job summary

Key Assets is seeking a skilled Case Worker for the Leongatha team on a 12-month parental leave fixed-term contract. You will report to the local Team Manager and support carers through telephone consultations, scheduled meetings, and occasional unannounced visits.

You will apply the Key to Care Framework to monitor carer suitability, enable family connections, and prioritise child safety and wellbeing through careful planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
• Interest in facilitating support groups and training.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone consultations, scheduled meetings and occasional unannounced visits to carers.
• Monitor and review carers’ suitability and capabilities to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children.
• Facilitate, support and encourage appropriate contact with biological families.
• Ensure child safety and wellbeing through detailed safety planning and reporting in line with standards.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural responsiveness

Time management

Job description

Key Assets is seeking a skilled Case Worker for the Leongatha team on a 12-month parental leave fixed-term contract. You will report to the local Team Manager and support carers through telephone consultations, scheduled meetings, and occasional unannounced visits.

You will apply the Key to Care Framework to monitor carer suitability, enable family connections, and prioritise child safety and wellbeing through careful planning and reporting.