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Case Worker Homelessness

CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay
  • Very attractive salary packing options
  • Passionate and supportive team environment
  • Learning and Development Opportunities

About us

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we work with purpose to make a positive difference in the lives of the children, young people, individuals and families we serve. Whilst we are a Catholic social services agency, we provide services to the whole community regardless of faith. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of other supports including allied health, counselling, domestic violence, emergency relief, homelessness and housing assistance, crisis supports and more.

We are a safe, respectful and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate Case Worker on a part time basis to join our supportive team in Waitara. This role provides trauma informed, strengths-based casework for client groups who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness.

This will be 3 days a week until 24th May 2023. The successful candidate will be flexible with travel to other work sites and participate in an after-hours on call roaster as required.

Duties

  • Support all clients utilising a trauma informed, strengths-based lens;
  • Assist and advocate for clients in meeting practical needs such as housing, budgeting, job attainment etc;
  • Ensure appropriate referrals are made to address risk factors such as mental health, drugs and alcohol and other contributors;
  • Ensure appropriate case plans are developed and periodically reviewed with an outcomes focus;
  • As well as other duties in the attached position description.

Skills & experience

The successful candidate will possess:

  • Tertiary qualifications in a Social Work, Psychology, or related areas;
  • Good working knowledge of accessing homelessness supports and accommodation;
  • Sound knowledge of casework and case management principles;
  • Current NSW Driver’s Licence;
  • Access to an insured vehicle;
  • As well as other criteria as per attached position description.

Culture and Benefits

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:

  • The opportunity to make a difference to families, children and young people in the community;
  • A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective and practice supervision opportunities;
  • Access to in-house and external training and learning opportunities;
  • An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
  • Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.

A position description is attached.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, complete your work history and education information on the application page and submit your resume.

Apply Now!

Please apply by the 21st of May.

CatholicCare is a child-safe and child-friendly organisation – all staff must comply with our child-safe child-friendly policies and Code of Conduct. All child related roles are subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check Clearance in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.Completing a National Criminal History Record Check clearance is a requirement of this position.

No recruitment agencies please.

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