The Organisation

An exciting opportunity has become available to work for ACT Together/Barnardos, one of Australia’s leading children’s charities. Full time, permanent Caseworkers - Kinship Care are required for the Kinship Care Program with ACT Together based in Bruce, ACT.

We are seeking identified and non-identified case workers.

The Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Caseworker - Kinship Care will effectively provide therapeutic informed case management to children and young people who are accessing the kinship care service.

The Candidate

The ideal Caseworker will have:

• Qualification in Social Work, Social Welfare or related area
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with Aboriginal families and promoting family-centred strength-based practices.
• Understanding and knowledge of the therapeutic needs of children and young people who have suffered abuse and neglect
• Sound knowledge of child protection and issues in relation to children at risk

abrs considers that being Aboriginal is a genuine occupational qualification s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)

Salary: (Base & Superannuation)
Salary: $65,176 - $80,660 (including FBT packaging) + Benefits + Super Please note Barnardos offer the option to Package your salary and a vehicle.

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.