Caseworker (Homelessness)

**Salary PLUS salary packaging PLUS annual leave loading**:

- ** Supportive team environment**:

- ** Learning and development opportunities**

**About the role**

We are seeking a passionate Case Worker to provide trauma informed, strengths-based casework for client groups who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. The role works predominately with men.

This is a permanent part time position 30.4 hours per week.

**Duties**

Support all clients utilising a trauma informed, strengths-based approach
Assist and advocate for clients in meeting practical needs such as housing, budgeting, job attainment etc;
Ensure appropriate referrals are made to address risk factors such as mental health, drugs and alcohol and other contributors;
Ensure appropriate case plans are developed and periodically reviewed with an outcomes focus;
**Requirements**:
Tertiary qualifications in a Social Work, Psychology, or related area
Good working knowledge of accessing homelessness supports and accommodation
Sound knowledge of casework and case management principles;
A Working With Children Check and Criminal History Check
A NSW Driver’s licence and insured vehicle

**About us**

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.

We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

**Culture and Benefits**

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:
Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free.
A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities;
Access to training and learning opportunities.
An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as

**How to apply**

No recruitment agencies please