Child and Family Caseworker PSP
Child and Family Caseworker PSP
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Job Description
The Opportunity
CatholicCare is seeking a passionate Case Worker to join our Permanency Support Program (PSP) team. This is a permanent full time position based at our Cardiff office.
As a key member of the team you will work collaboratively with children young people their families and Foster Carers promoting strengths and fostering respect. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and young people we encourage you to apply.
This role requires flexibility with start and finish times as well as the ability to work across multiple locations to meet the needs of our clients.
Benefits of Working With Us
- Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
- 1 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year annually (includes 3 days of additional paid leave public holidays).
- Onsite parking.
- Paid parental leave.
- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate coworkers.
- Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
- Corporate benefits including EAP flu shots and more.
Description
CatholicCares Permanency Support Program (PSP) focuses on achieving safety and permanency for vulnerable children and young people within a twoyear (2) timeframe by; promoting reunification with their parents or by supporting an alternative legal pathway i.e. Guardianship or Open Adoption or by providing long term care with Foster Carers. CatholicCares PSP Child & Family Caseworker is the primary caseworker responsible for the daytoday case management and case work of children and young people found by the NSW Childrens Court to be in need of care and protection. They work directly with children young people and families to promote change and improve their social emotional health and educational outcomes. The Child & Family Caseworker works in partnership with; the Carer Support & Development Caseworker who has the primary responsibility for the daytoday case management and casework of authorised carers and with the Reunification Caseworker who has the primary responsibility for the daytoday case management and casework of restoration and family action planning for change casework. Child & Family Caseworkers are responsible for holistic assessment purposeful case planning and traumainformed casework in partnership with children young people their parents family Foster Carers and significant people to develop strengthsbased child and youth centred case plans. Child & Family Caseworkers are required to work in partnership with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and other agencies in the universal service system to improve evidencebased casework share decisionmaking risk and promote dignity in service delivery.
Skills And Experiences
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA
- A commitment to work within the Mission Vision and Values of CatholicCare
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team and independently in the provision of proactive and responsive casework
- A working knowledge of the legislation policies and standards relevant to child protection statutory outofhomecare the permanency support program and child safe organisations
- Experience working with or a demonstrated knowledge of cultural competence principles relevant to engaging clients from diverse backgrounds including First Nation people and those from a CALD background
- Demonstrated ability to undertake assessments and investigations to address safety risk and permanency concerns for children young people their family and Foster Carers
- Ability to deliver accountable collaborative and evidencebased casework that respects the culture and context of children young people their family and community
- Sound understanding and ability to apply best practice child development trauma and attachment theory to case planning
- Ability to maintain timely accurate and relevant client records for reporting and information sharing
- Contribute to continuous learning professional networks and relationships through the coordination of meetings and other information sharing activities
- A demonstrated commitment to work flexible hours and OnCall After Hours to meet the needs of children young people their family and Foster carers
- Significant experience in the provision of social services is desirable however applicants must be willing to complete formal training and obtain role specific training
- Ability to demonstrate and work within the key accountabilities and inherent requirement of this position detailed in Section 12
QUALIFICATIONS
- Tertiary qualifications (or working toward a qualification) in a Social Work Psychology Social Science Welfare or related discipline with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
- Current drivers licence
- Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following preemployment checks: National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 and Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
To Apply
Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:
- What motivates your desire for this role and how does it correspond with your career objectives
- Your professional qualifications and previous experience in a related position.
For any further information about the role please contact Kevin Grice Casework Manager:
Applications close Friday 16th May 2025 at 11.59pm
Additional Information
The Diocese of MaitlandNewcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zerotolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.
All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Dioceses Code of Conduct which includes the Dioceses Safeguarding Commitment are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary in accordance with legislation.
Employment Type
Contract
