Caseworker (Fixed Term to 30 June 2026)

Women's Community Shelters is seeking a purpose driven and self-motivated Caseworker with a passion for working with and empowering women, to deliver onsite support to transitional housing residents at Allawah House.

About the role

• Location: East Gosford

• Engagement: Part time, 24 hours per week, worked over 4 days

• Contract: Fixed Term to 30 June 2026

• Pay Classification: $ $46.35 per hour (SCHADs Crisis Accommodation Employee Level 2). We pay above award with NFP Salary Packaging benefits

Our Case Worker is responsible for providing person centred case management to women who are homeless and/or experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.

Key responsibilities of the role include coordinated case management using a strengths-based approach, safety planning for women fleeing domestic and family violence, advocacy and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. The role is the primary worker at this service, and works collaboratively with remote team members located across other WCS services.

The Case Worker will be an integral part of the WCS team supporting clients to achieve housing stability and ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service. As part of our community-based approach, the role will maintain relationships with local organisations and services for the purpose of making and receiving referrals and promoting community support for Allawah House.

Allawah House is a partnership between Women's Community Shelters and Pacific Link Housing that delivers transitional housing and support to women over 55 at risk of homelessness or leaving domestic and family violence.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services

• Relevant experience in a social service environment, including in client assessment and case management with an emphasis on homelessness and/or domestic and family violence.

• Demonstrated experience working according to the principles of person-centred, trauma informed practice

• Experience developing relationships and working in collaboration to support client outcomes.

• Knowledge of networks, agencies and services and their role in supporting those that have experienced domestic and family violence or homelessness.

• Excellent Written and verbal communication skills

• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and software operating systems

• Hold a current NSW Drivers licence, and hold or be willing to obtain a current WWCC and National Police Check

We consider being female a genuine operational requirement for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and sections 30 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth).

Why join us?

• Make a difference every day through work that's meaningful, purposeful, and has real impact in the community.

• Collaborate and grow with a passionate team, backed by regular supervision, peer support, and a culture that cares.

• Maximise your take-home pay with Salary Packaging – access up to $18,550 of your pre-tax income for everyday expenses, reducing the tax you pay.

• Prioritise your wellbeing with our wellbeing allowance, and free, confidential access to our employee assistance program.

APPLY NOW

If you have the necessary experience and are passionate about community-driven change, please apply now.

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received. The last date for applications will be 15 June 2025.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from LGBTQIA communities, and people with a disability. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your access needs, please contact us at ****** or ***