• Permanent full-time role based on Bidjigal Country in Hurstville
• $76.4k - $95.7k + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Flexible friendly organisation + career progression & leadership training opportunities

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Relevant industry experience is essential and/or tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare or Psychology or related discipline is highly desirable.

• Be recognised within the community as a respected, culturally safe person.
• Ability to actively and respectfully engage and assess Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander families.
• Experience identifying and addressing child protection concerns.
• High level written and verbal communication, it’s important to document our work.
• Current drivers license (pool cars are available so you don’t need to use your own vehicle)

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Child & Family Services provide intensive family support within the Child Protection system to strengthen families and decrease any risks to children, reducing the numbers of children entering Out of Home Care.
As our Case Worker in our Intensive Family Support program, you will undertake an assessment of family strengths, needs and desired outcomes, create a case plan and link them with appropriate networks. You will honour, respect and incorporate children and families culture in all aspects of practice and service delivery.

DUTIES

• Undertake an initial assessment of family strengths and need.
• Develop case plans that build on the family’s resilience to enable them to overcome identified risks.
• Provide intensive home visiting.
• Provide intervention through the use of evidence informed practices, partnering with other services and supporting the family to shape their next chapter.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRENT CV AND 1 PAGE COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR EXPERIENCE, INTEREST AND SUITABILITY FOR THIS ROLE.

Have a question? Get in touch with Jade Thomas at 0427 354 296 for a confidential and friendly chat.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require