Case Worker - Birth Family Advocacy Support Service
Case Worker - Birth Family Advocacy Support Service
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Job Description
- Maximum term opportunity until 30thJune 2026.
- Full time hours
- Located in Canberra
- Work for the largest humanitarian movement
About Us
Australian Red Cross is part of the worlds largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
This position is responsible for providing information and advocacy support to families engaged with the Service and supporting a team of volunteers as well as mentoring & guiding team members. This position will also assign referrals to case workers in the team and work closely with the Manager to review case allocation and workflow.
This service supports Birth Families with a diverse range of cultural backgrounds where there are children and young people at risk of or who have entered the care system. Elements of the role include direct client support stakeholder engagement and volunteer leadership.
What you will bring
- Provide information and advocacy support to birth families involved with Child and Youth Protection Services and the Childrens Court.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with relevant stakeholder and clients.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience with both staff and volunteers.
- Previous experience in case work including preparing written materials to support birth families.
- Ability to facilitate workshops and presentations of the program to both clients and stakeholders.
An Australian drivers licence and Working with Vulnerable People Check are mandatory requirements of this role.
Benefits that act for you while you act for humanity.
Financial wellbeing:In addition to your salary you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15900 for living expenses (such as rent groceries utility bills); up to $2650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing:You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition sleep resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility:You can access a paid Me day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.
Career development:Access to ongoing learning training and development courses.
Further information
This role is covered by the Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 4. Competitive salary superannuation access to salary packaging.
For additional enquiries or further information please contactJessi Claudianos onfor a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Tuesday 6th May 2025
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation we will not engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.
Job Ref #: 12384
Other details
- Job familyCase Management
- Job functionIndividual Contributor
- Pay typeSalary
Employment Type
Full-Time
