Case Worker

**About the Role**

The Foster and Kinship Care Team currently have a vacancy for a Case Worker/Practitioner also known at Mercy as an Intensive Foster & Kinship Care Practitioner to join the team. This position will be a Permanent Fulltime position based in Ipswich.

The role is responsible for leading and supporting the intervention planning to ensure high quality out-of-home care and support is provided to children, young people and their approved carers. You will be providing direct support to children and young people with their carers / families to bring about therapeutic change as informed by the Mercy Community Model of Practice which is needs-based, trauma sensitive and relationship/attachment focused to assist them to reach their full potential.

**To be eligible for this position you will require (Key Selection Criteria)**:

- 3-year degree within Human Services Sector and at least 2 years’ previous relevant experience, or 4 year degree with at least 1 year’s previous relevant experience.
- Experience working with positive behaviour management strategies and support.
- Demonstrated experience in providing case assessment/work services to children and families within a child protection framework.
- Experience in child and carers’ intervention plans based on assessments within a structured assessment framework.
- An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and societies and the issues which impact upon them in contemporary society together with a commitment to culturally appropriate engagement and practice.
- Evidence of current vaccination against Whooping Cough and COVID-19 or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
- You must hold a current Queensland Provisional Green or above Driver’s Licence.
- You will hold a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and be able to obtain a positive Police Check and any other legislatively required personal history screening as required.

**Benefits**

We understand that finding the right organisation and the right team is just as important as finding the right role. As a valued employee of the Mercy family, you will be eligible for:

- Role specific professional development inclusive of face-to-face and online training in addition to Mercy Community’s induction and training.
- Flexible working arrangements which can include 1 Rostered Day Off (RDO) per month and negotiated Work from Home (WFH).
- The opportunity to increase your take home pay with our salary sacrificing benefits - up to $15,900 per annum and up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
- Staff undertaking on call duties are eligible for an on-call allowance and additional leave entitlements.
- Mercy is a large, growing business with lots of opportunities for promotion and career growth.

This position offers a competitive annual salary of $77,578 to $83,486 plus superannuation in line with level 4 of our Enterprise Agreement (dependent on qualifications and experience). You will also have the opportunity to increase your take-home pay by salary sacrificing and other benefits.

**About Us**

Mercy Community is a Catholic not-for-profit, compassionately inspiring and supporting people to live hopeful, connected lives within inclusive communities. We support families and young people, people living with a disability, and older people, and live by our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity and Empowerment.

We have been providing services and support for over 150 years and our team operates across a network that encompasses urban, rural and remote communities. Please visit our website to find out more about our dedicated team and the work we do.

**How to Apply