Permanency Support Caseworker

9 hours ago

Illawarra, Australia CareSouth Full time

**Who We Are**

CareSouth is a spirited, truly local community based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference 'every day'. Working across locations in NSW and ACT, we seek to inspire each other and the communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults and communities.

We are seeking an experienced Caseworker to join our Permanency Support Program based locally within the Illawarra region.

**The successful applicant will have**:

- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline or working towards completion.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- Ability to comprehensively assess and case manage the individual needs of children and young people and their families.
- Experience in preparing assessment reports and case plans in conjunction with children and young people.
- Ability to work independently when required as well as working positively within a team.
- Ability to undertake crisis intervention and support of children and young people in care, parents and other services.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with referral agencies and community carers.
- Understanding and commitment to EEO, WHS, Cultural issues and the NSW Child Protection system and legislation as well as mandatory reporting requirements.
- Knowledge of the context and impact of the issues arising from children and young people being in Out of Home Care.
- Demonstrated computer skills and the use of various software.
- Drivers licence with a satisfactory driving history record.

**Do you want to be a part of something great?**

At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home

To recognise the work you do we offer
- 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
- Concessional leave, to be taken over the Christmas period
- Salary packaging entitlements up to $15,899
- Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program
- Tailored professional development pathways
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system
- A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.

CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

**Enquiries to**: Iman Aziza, Program Manager Permanency Support on 1300 554 260

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