The Organisation:

An exciting opportunity has become available to work for Barnardos, one of Australia’s leading children’s charities. Barnardos Australia builds relationships between children, young people, their families and the community. They advocate for children and young people and contribute to community knowledge about their issue.

The Role:

Barnardos are looking for a permanent full time Case Worker for the Intensive Family Preservation Program, based in Cranebrook, Penrith.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Case Worker, Intensive Family Preservation will work with families with children 0-15 years, providing intensive in-home crisis intervention, practical assistance, counselling and skill development for families who have children at risk of significant ham and are at risk of placement in out-of-home-care (OOHC).

The Candidate:

The successful Case Worker will ideally have:

• Tertiary level qualification in Social Work, Social Welfare or a related discipline
• 2 years experience working with children and young people and their family in a child protection context
• Knowledge of child development and parenting capacity
• Experience in working with families with multiple, complex needs and that may be experiencing acute crisis
• Experience in running parenting groups or children’s groups
• Demonstrated experience of using electronic case management tool

Barnardos welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Additional info:

To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance and current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number).

You will also need a full drivers license, and ability to work outside Monday – Friday office hours if required, including having the capacity to participate in an on-call roster.

Salary:

$62, 966 - $75, 332 base (including FBT packaging) + benefits + Super. Motor Vehicle packaging optional.