Carer Support Caseworker
Carer Support Caseworker
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Job Description
Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move Do you want a job that will give you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal people
Heres your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Mid North Coast.
About the Role:
The Carer Support Caseworker will be responsible for providing support and supervision to the carers of children placed in BACSs out of home care program (OOHC) to achieve quality outcomes.
The key objectives of the role include:
- Placement matching and support and ensure case plan goals are in accordance with permanency guidelines.
- Monitor placements in the carers home including home visits and all related support
- Ensure compliance will all application legislation and regulation including the Carer Protection Act and OCG Standards.
- Advocate for each childs rights as per the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child
- Maintain appropriate records and compliance with the service management system and BACS Records Management Policy and Procedures..
- Provide oncall availability to carers children in care and support agencies via mobile phone.
Essential Criteria:
- Certificate IV Community Services or equivalent
- Ability to work flexibly across Monday Sunday.
- Experience working in Out of Home Care or the Child Protection sector
- Strong documentation skills
- Strong casework skills
- Demonstrated ability to engage & work effectively with Aboriginal people and communities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective time management and personal organisational skills
- Ability to work independently as a team member
- High level of computer literacy; sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Current NSW drivers licence
- Ability to hold all relevant security clearances including the National Police Check and Working with Children clearances in accordance with BACS policies and procedures.
Benefits and Culture:
Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre is an organisation that prides itself on rewarding dedicated hard work and as such would like to offer a wide range of benefits to the ideal candidate.
- A culturally safe diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for growth.
- Salary Packaging options are available as a NotForProfit Organisation as well as Meals & Entertainment and Leisure & lifestyle Cards
- Remuneration Package will depend on experience and qualifications.
- Paid Parental Leave: New Paid Parental Leave available for permanent employees.
This position is one that offers real opportunities for career progression development and growth.
If this interests you
Apply Now!
Please apply via seek with a current resume and a cover letter.
Note: Position advertisement will remain available on Seek until the position is filled and we reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the advertisement period.
This is a desired designated Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position under section 14D of the NSW AntiDiscrimination Act 1977. Proof or Confirmation of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required from the successful applicant.
For more information or queries relating to the role email the People and Workplace Culture team at
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
