Trauma‑Informed Child & Youth Caseworker (12‑Month)

Women's Community Shelters; Camden; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible and family‑friendly workplace

Ongoing professional supervision

Job summary

Blue Wren House- Camden Women’s Shelter is seeking a passionate Child and Youth Case Worker for a 12‑month fixed‑term role, part‑time (15 hours/week). You will support children and young people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence, working with mothers, schools, and health services to promote safety and wellbeing.

The role requires trauma‑informed practice, strong communication and advocacy, and the ability to coordinate with diverse services.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Youth Work, Child and Family Studies or related discipline.
• Experience with trauma, homelessness, domestic and family violence and/or adverse childhood experiences.
• Strong understanding of child development and trauma-informed practice.
• Engagement with children, young people and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience maintaining case records and client documentation.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Driver Licence.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Right to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting and supportive relationships with children and young people in the shelter.
• Undertake assessments and contribute to individual support plans.
• Deliver activities promoting wellbeing and development.
• Support school engagement, enrolment, attendance and educational outcomes.
• Facilitate programs focused on emotional wellbeing, life skills and social connection.
• Advocate for children with schools, health services and community agencies.
• Collaborate with mothers to strengthen family relationships and parenting capacity.
• Assist children to access recreational, cultural and community activities.
• Maintain accurate case notes and documentation.
• Participate in case planning, meetings, supervision and professional development.
• Contribute to a child-safe culture that centers children's voices and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Engagement with families

Trauma-informed practice

Relationship-building

Advocacy

Independent & team work

Education

Social Work / Community Services / Youth Work / Child & Family Studies

Job description

Blue Wren House- Camden Women’s Shelter is seeking a passionate Child and Youth Case Worker for a 12‑month fixed‑term role, part‑time (15 hours/week). You will support children and young people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence, working with mothers, schools, and health services to promote safety and wellbeing.

The role requires trauma‑informed practice, strong communication and advocacy, and the ability to coordinate with diverse services.