The Organisation

An exciting opportunity has become available to work for Barnardos, one of Australia’s leading children’s charities. A full time, permanent position for a Brighter Futures Case Worker is required for the Brighter Futures, Early Intervention Service based in Cooma Public School, Cooma, NSW.

The Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Bright Futures Case Worker will provide effective service delivery to children and families accessing the Early Intervention Service through assessment, planning and review.

The Candidate

The ideal Bright Futures Case Worker will have:

• Tertiary qualification Early Childhood, Social Work, Psychology or Social Welfare related field; Or relevant work experience also considered.
• Minimum 2 years working experience working with children, young people and their families in a Child protection Context.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and parenting capacity
• Willingness to travel and to transport families and children as required
• Local knowledge of child protection services within Cooma & the surrounding areas
• Demonstrated experience in working with families with multiple, complex needs and those that may be experiencing acute crisis

Barnardos works closely with Aboriginal Partnership Agencies in the community, and would welcome application from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Additional information

To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance, current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number) and for the ACT a Drivers History Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and CYPS Check.

Salary: (Base & Superannuation)

$62,966 to $71,345 base (including FBT packaging) + benefits + Super.