Manager, Casework (Family Based Care). Permanent Full Time - Norwest

• Based from our Norwest office with flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging Fitness Passport More!

At Life Without Barriers we deliver inclusive trauma-informed services that support children young people families and carers to thrive.

From foster care family support residential care and youth programs we work alongside communities to create safe supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Norwest with flexible hybrid working arrangements

As Manager Casework within our Sydney West Family Based Care Team team you will be responsible for mentoring coaching and supporting case management staff to achieve positive outcomes for children young people and families.

The role involves ensuring high-quality evidence-based services promoting respectful casework and providing guidance training and development to employees.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children Young People & Families here: Responsibilities

• Actively engage children young people their families carers and other people important to them in the formulation and implementation of their case plans.
• Support staff and carers in developing positive relationships with children and young people applying the principles of the CARE model in all interactions and collaborate with family members for the well-being of the child or young person.
• Liaise and partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve service delivery develop practice and achieve the care goals for children and young people.
• Conduct assessments planning reviews and referrals for children and young people with complex support needs using endorsed procedures and tools.
• Ensure written materials for internal and external use meet high-quality evidence-informed standards and comply with policy legislation and regulations.
• Lead relevant teams in best practice assessment planning and evaluation processes
• Provide regular supervision coaching development and support to case management staff for quality outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• A recognised Degree qualification in Social Work Social Sciences Psychology Nursing or Mental Health ORrecognised Diploma in a related field and working toward a relevant Degree qualification.(Note: a qualification is desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
• A current drivers licence
• Experience in the assessment planning delivery and evaluation of case management and client support services
• Strong understanding of current casework practice for children and young people including trauma-informed permanency-focused and therapeutic case plans.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals families or groups from a strengths-based and culturally appropriate perspective.
• Previous experience in leadership/management coaching mentoring and providing support and training to managers and staff
• Excellent written communication skills for the creation of reports correspondence and other material

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check

How to Apply:

Include your resume and covering letter in one document click Apply and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Kristy Crowe via

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Applications close at midnightSunday 31st August 2025

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.