Trauma-Informed Caseworker, Family & Child Services, PT

CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport program

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Bupa Health

Extra Leave

Hope Awards

Baby Bonus

Job summary

CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay is seeking an experienced Caseworker to deliver high-quality, child-focused case management as part of our CAFS program; and assist with group work. You will work with families facing challenges, supporting children, and young people aged 0-17.

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about delivering trauma-informed and culturally safe casework; facilitate groups; and work collaboratively with families and service providers to reduce risk, enhance

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science (or related discipline).
• Experience working with children & families experiencing multiple challenges.
• Understanding of child safety and early intervention principles, with the ability to apply policies and procedures under guidance and supervision.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to maintain case notes and communicate effectively with families and service partners.
• Demonstrated time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trauma-informed case management and early intervention support to families.
• Conduct needs-based assessments and develop tailored case plans.
• Respond effectively to crisis situations and mitigate risk.
• Advocate for clients across housing, and welfare systems.
• Provide outreach support and maintain accurate case documentation.
• You’ll co-facilitate evidenced based parenting groups such as Circle of Security, Tunning into Teens, and the likes, to strengthen parenting capacity, promote secure attachment, and support positive family outcomes.
• Facilitation of supported playgroups, fostering child development, parent engagement, social connection, and positive parent-child interactions as required.

Skills

Trauma-informed casework

Case management

Group work

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or related discipline

Job description

CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay is seeking an experienced Caseworker to deliver high-quality, child-focused case management as part of our CAFS program; and assist with group work. You will work with families facing challenges, supporting children, and young people aged 0-17.

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about delivering trauma-informed and culturally safe casework; facilitate groups; and work collaboratively with families and service providers to reduce risk, enhance