
Caseworker - Family Preservation
3 days ago
- Full time contract position based on Cabrogal Country in Liverpool
- $81.9K - $95.7k + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Join a passionate team dedicated to helping children remain safely at home with their families
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. We are an independent, non-religious service provider, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people and their families; older people; carers and those at the margins of society.
We are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
As our Case Manageryou will provide critical support to vulnerable families helping them keep their children safely at home. You will conduct initial assessments of each family's strengths and needs, develop case plans that empower them to create lasting change, strengthen their resilience to reduce the risk of significant harm, and connect them with appropriate services and networks.
OurFamily Preservation program delivers targeted, voluntary child protection services to families with children who are at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system. The program aims to reduce risks and strengthen families to reduce the number of children entering Out of Home Care.
What you get to do:
- Conduct comprehensive family assessments to identify strengths, needs, and risks.
- Develop and implement case plans that empower families to create lasting positive change.
- Provide intensive home visiting (minimum once per week) and practical, evidence-informed interventions.
- Maintaining accurate, timely case notes and documentation to meet compliance and reporting standards.
- Collaborate with other services to ensure families are connected to the right supports.
- Partner with parents and carers to build safety, stability, and resilience within the home.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Salary Benefits- You can package up to $18,550 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay
- Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
- Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare, Psychology or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
- Experience supporting families with complex needs, including working within the child protection system.
- Proven ability to prioritise competing demands and manage a high-volume caseload.
- Strong administration and documentation skills, with attention to detail in case notes and reporting.
- Ability to actively and respectfully engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Current NSW driver's licence (pool cars provided – no need to use your own vehicle)
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Take the next step and apply today
Have a question? Get in touch with Saiesha Moodley for a confidential and friendly chat.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.
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