Wesley Dalmar

• Permanent full-time position available
• Immediate start
• Based in Penrith (moving to South West Sydney in coming months)
• Generous salary packaging benefits and maintained vehicle

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated and experienced Case Worker to join our team. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a new program and to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. You will be part of one of the largest non-for-profit social purpose organisations and you will have ongoing training, support and career advancement opportunities.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from disability, aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

About the program

The Intensive Therapeutic Care – Significant Disability (ITC-SD) service provides therapeutic care to children and young people who have been diagnosed with a significant disability in statutory out-of-home care. This program has a strong focus on facilitating and supporting young people with their journey to recovery from trauma with a team-based approach to providing individualised, person-centred care.

About the role

As Case Manager, you are responsible for providing high quality and effective case work services for children/young people in Intensive Therapeutic Care. You will plan for and achieve permanency and identified case plan outcomes for children/young people.

Essential criteria

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or Social Welfare
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in casework practice preferably in out-of-home care
• Demonstrated experience in working with young people with complex care needs
• Understanding of the out-of-home care policy, standards and quality frameworks
• Understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrated experience working effectively within a team
• Current unrestricted NSW driver's licence
• Current Working with Children Check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 5.

This role includes a fully maintained vehicle (with fuel included) for professional and private use.

Generous salary packaging is provided to the successful applicant, including the NFP Salary Sacrifice.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For further information, please contact:

Sean O’Toole
Phone: 4723 9288