Carer Development Case Manager

6 days ago


Hamilton North, Australia Samaritans Full time
  • SCHADS 5.1
  • Long contract till 30 June 2026
  • Fantastic team

The Opportunity: 

The Carer Support Team is responsible for the recruitment, assessment, training, development and retention of foster carers in the Samaritans Permanency Support Program (PSP).

The Case Manager is responsible for the assessment, review and authorisation of carers in accordance with legislative requirements and will provide in-home coaching and more formal training to assist carers to meet the health, education, social, emotional and cultural needs of children and young people.

The Permanency Support Program operates across Newcastle, Central Coast, Upper and Lower Hunter and Western NSW regions.

Why Work for us? 

 Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: 

  • Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools 
  • Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight) 
  • Discounted private health insurance through Medibank 
  • Career and development opportunities we want you to flourish 
  • Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program 
  • Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service) 

Role & Responsibilities:

The Carer Development Case Manager is responsible for providing professional and accountable case management for children and young persons, their birth family and carers in the Samaritans Permanency Support Program. In addition, Case Managers are required to proactively engage and work with birth families to facilitate restoration for birth families and children/young people in care. This will be achieved through regular birth family and carer contact, remaining non-judgemental and empathetic and providing enhanced strategies for positive parenting.

About you: 

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Welfare, Psychology, Education or any other relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant transferrable experience.
  • Have obtained qualification - Step by step
  • Sound professional knowledge and theory base particularly in the areas of trauma, attachment and therapeutic care.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the NSW Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care environment and the legislation that governs case management practice in this area.
  • Demonstrated experience in facilitating coaching and training.
  • Demonstrated experience in undertaking assessments.
  • Proven assessment writing skills
  • Exceptional organisational and administration skills to adhere to deadlines while working under pressure.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to be able to work effectively with a wide range of diverse people and stakeholders.
  • A non-judgemental and strength-based approach to engaging and working with children and young people, their carers and families.
  • Demonstrated commitment and ability to maintain confidentiality and accountability; including records of children and young people, their carers and families and team discussions.

The successful applicant will also possess or have willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, Criminal history check, Driver's License, first aid & CPR certificate and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.

Who we are? 

 Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast. 

 We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans. 

 Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus. 

 We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications. 

 For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team atcareers@newcastleanglican.org.au  

 You must have the right to live and work in Australia. 

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. 



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