• Fixed-term (12-month), full-time opportunity based on Bidjigal Country in Hurstville.
• $76.4k - $95.7k + Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible Friendly organisation, with hybrid work options available!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are committed to supporting carers and enhancing their quality of life. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team, as we work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of carers. Caring for a loved one is important work. Some days caring brings great joy, but some days it can be lonely or a little overwhelming. No matter how you feel today, Carer Gateway will be just a phone call away. Carer Gateway is an initiative to provide carers with information combined with practical and emotional support.
The Young Carer Coordinator role is best suited to someone who has recently received their degree in a social related field and is wishing to embark on a career supporting young people to achieve their goals.

DUTIES

• Work closely with Young Carers (aged under 25) to provide them with the support they desperately need in their caring role.
• Assist Young Carers in managing their caring responsibilities and provide guidance on how to balance their caring role with school, social life and other commitments.
• Help Young Carers to develop their confidence, self-esteem and social skills to make and maintain friendships and socialise outside of their caring role.
• Collaborate with other team members to develop and deliver tailored programs and activities that meet the specific needs of Young Carers.
• Engage with the community through various channels, including public speaking engagements, to foster dialogue, address concerns, and promote transparency.

TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRENT CV AND 1 PAGE COVER LETTER OUTING YOUR INTEREST AND SUITABILITY FOR THE ROLE.

Have a question? Contact Tara Stevens on 0435 158 579 for all enquiries

• Internally this role is called a Client Support Partner

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

We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you’ll have:

• Experience as a Case Worker, Case Manager or Social Worker working with young people.
• Bachelor’s degree in a social studies related field.
• A passion for helping Young Carers live their best lives while they support a loved one to have a better quality of life.
• Ability to develop initial service plans in collaboration with the customer, carers, medical and allied health professionals and referring agencies as appropriate, ensuring it meets the customer’s needs, goals, preferences and eligibility.
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to create an experience where a caller quickly feels heard and comfortable, often at a time when the caller may feel emotional, confused or frustrated navigating systems they may not understand in time of emotional stress.
• Ability to connect to young people from all walks of life.
• Comfortable working from our Hurstville office and travelling to inner, northern, eastern and western suburbs areas of Sydney and Wollongong for community outreach