Aunties and Uncles Caseworker

**Work as part of a dynamic and passionate team to achieve positive results within your community.**:

- **Access a range of flexible work options for an organisation that values it’s people.**

**_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.

**_About the Role_**

We are looking for a Permanent Part time Caseworker to join our Aunties and Uncles Program based in Batemans Bay. As an Aunties and Uncles Caseworker you will ensure the provision of quality support and facilitate community placement/linkages to vulnerable children aged 3-12 years and their families. Undertake and facilitate the provision of referral, assessment, support and case management to children and volunteer carers in order to provide children with access to a caring and positive role model and mentor.

**_A great Aunties and Uncles Caseworker would be able to:_**
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Social Sciences/ Social Welfare or equivalent
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability
- Proven recruitment, and assessment skills and ongoing support of Volunteer Carers
- Provide quality case management for children, young people and families
- Provide quality referral and information support for children, families and (prospective) Volunteer Carers
- Promotion of the program within the Illawarra region through established community networks
- Current driver’s licence

**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 be reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of.

To recognise the work you do we offer competitive salary and packaging options, tailored professional development pathways to support you to reach your potential and encourage work life balance and self-care. This is wrapped up in a compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined every day.

**We encourage you to open your mind to the opportunities that you could create in vulnerable person’s life.