We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated and passionate Case Worker to join our Thrive program that services the Wheatbelt area and is based at our office in Northam

Thrive is a program for tenants in Aboriginal housing and public housing. Taking a holistic approach to enhancing people’s lives by looking at the wider needs of the individual. It has a strong focus on early intervention, supporting people to identify and tackle problems before they become too great.

The program assists clients to improve their life skills, increase their ability to manage their household independently and participate in their community.

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia over 75 years ago and offers services across WA, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. As a values based organisation, living and breathing our values of respect, integrity and collaboration we are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share these.

Why join Wanslea?

• Opportunity to work with dedicated and purpose-driven people and a rewarding team culture
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Permanent part time contract (30 hours per week) Working days can be selected from Tuesday to Friday with flexible working conditions
• Salary range is $82,000 - $94,000 per annum pro rata
• Generous salary packaging opportunities
• Comprehensive induction and orientation
• Ongoing professional development and in-house training
• Extra paid break between Christmas and New Year
• Many additional employee benefits including discounted childcare rates at our amazing early learning and development centres, ability to purchase additional leave, income protection insurance and an Employee Assistance Program

About you

The successful candidate will hold a degree level qualification in a human services field and demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience working with families where substance abuse, domestic/family violence, child protection and/or mental health issues are present
• Experience working with Aboriginal families and families of diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to work within a case management model to achieve positive client outcomes
• Ability to build relationships, liaise and advocate effectively with a range of community stakeholders in the delivery of a service
• High level written and interpersonal skills
• Capacity to travel across the region
• Demonstrated understanding of ‘child safe’ environment

The Role

This role is responsible for the assessment and case management of families and individuals (where there are complex needs including mental health, disability, drug and alcohol and child protection issues) to prevent homelessness, increase self-reliance and build capacity to live independently.

You will also need to:

• Provide a satisfactory current National Police Clearance
• A current Working with Children Card
• Provide a current WA C Class Driver’s Licence

If you have a genuine passion for people and the community… Apply Now

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Job Description.

To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.asn.au and for more employment opportunities at Wanslea go to: wanslea.bigredsky.com

This position will remain open until filled.

Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

In response to Covid-19 restrictions and to maintain social distancing Wanslea will be taking all necessary steps to protect candidate’s and employees’ health. These steps include phone, socially distanced face to face or online interviews. If you have any questions about current recruitment processes please speak to Human Resources if you are contacted for an interview.

A position description is attached.