Permanency Support Caseworker

5 days ago

Goulburn, Australia CareSouth Full time

**Foster safe and happy placements within your community**:

- **Broaden your skillset and understanding of the Permanency Support Program**:

- **Access above award salary & flexible working arrangements**:

- **Full-time, Fixed Term (12 months maternity relief position)**

**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 southern 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, families, adults and communities.

**About the Role**

CareSouth is looking for a Caseworker to join our Goulburn team to support positive placements within the region.

At CareSouth we strive to encourage safety, healing and connection through healthy relationships. Supporting families, children and young people is core to our values. As a Caseworker you will be a part of a team which works dynamically across the child protection spectrum, from family preservation, permanency support, restoration and adoption.

**The successful applicant will have**:

- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Social Sciences / Social Welfare or equivalent or working towards
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing vulnerable children and their families.
- Sound interpersonal, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a high performing team.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective community networks.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety, Cultural issues and the NSW Child Protection system.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Willing to undergo a National Police Clearance and obtain a (NSW) Working with Children Check clearance number and/or (ACT) Working with Vulnerable People Card.

**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:

- A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.
- 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 $15,900 + meal and entertainment benefits.
- Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports).
- Tailored professional development pathways.
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system.

Please note that only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted.

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**: Jessica Gallaway, Team Leader on 1300 554 260

**Attachments**:

- F-PC-127 - Position Description CW-PSP.pdf

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