Caseworker

• Full time permanent position based on Cabrogal Country in Liverpool
• $81.9K - $95.7k Super Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Join a passionate team dedicated to helping children remain safely at home with their families

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. We are an independent non-religious service provider supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and those at the margins of society.

We are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

As ourCase Manageryou will provide critical support to vulnerable families helping them keep their children safely at home. You will conduct initial assessments of each familys strengths and needs develop case plans that empower them to create lasting change strengthen their resilience to reduce the risk of significant harm and connect them with appropriate services and networks.

Our Family Preservation programdelivers targeted voluntary child protection servicesto families with children who are at high riskof entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system. The program aims to reduce risks and strengthen families to reduce the number of children entering Out of Home Care.

What you get to do:

• Conduct comprehensive family assessments to identify strengths needs and risks.
• Develop and implement case plans that empower families to create lasting positive change.
• Provide intensive home visiting (minimum once per week) and practical evidence-informed interventions.
• Maintaining accurate timely case notes and documentation to meet compliance and reporting standards.
• Collaborate with other services to ensure families are connected to the right supports.
• Partner with parents and carers to build safety stability and resilience within the home.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. Abest lifeis unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits- You can package up to $18550pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
• Work/Life Balance-Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office options and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward-Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness-Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroupsthe opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work Welfare Psychologyor a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
• Experience supporting families with complex needsincluding working within the child protection system.
• Proven ability toprioritise competing demands and manage a high-volume caseload.
• Strong administration and documentation skills with attention to detail in case notes and reporting.
• Ability to actively and respectfully engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Current NSW drivers licence (pool cars provided no need to use your own vehicle)

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Take the next step and apply today!

Need more information or have questions Feel free to reach out toSaiesha Moodley on 0/ for a friendly confidential chat.

The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).