Trauma-Informed Case Worker: Women & Families Support

stvincentd; St George; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free benefits up to 15900

Supportive team

Career progression

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Leave benefits

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is recruiting a Case Worker in St George, NSW to support women and children experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and crisis. The role provides practical and emotional support, assessments, and advocacy within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.

You will work in a committed team, promoting safety, access to housing and services, and empowering clients to rebuild their lives with dignity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience supporting people experiencing family and domestic violence.
• Certificate IV in Welfare, Community Services or related discipline, or studying towards one.
• Demonstrated experience with complex and challenging circumstances.
• Strong understanding of domestic violence, homelessness, trauma and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to women and children experiencing domestic violence, homelessness and crisis.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop personalised support plans.
• Provide outreach and in-home support, meeting clients where they are.
• Support clients to access housing, health, legal, financial and community services.
• Collaborate with government, community and specialist service providers.
• Advocate for clients and uphold dignity, safety, rights and choices.
• Maintain confidential case notes and records.
• Identify and respond to risk and safety concerns.
• Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based, non-judgemental approach.

Skills

Communication

Advocacy

Relationship-building

Education

Certificate IV in Welfare/Community Services

Job description

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is recruiting a Case Worker in St George, NSW to support women and children experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, and crisis. The role provides practical and emotional support, assessments, and advocacy within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework.

You will work in a committed team, promoting safety, access to housing and services, and empowering clients to rebuild their lives with dignity.