Case Worker

1 month ago

Launceston, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

Number of Positions Available:

1

Start your career with The Salvation Army today

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

Why this role matters

The Doorways to Parenting program works with a diverse range of parents and families who are referred from Child Safety Services, The Advice and Referral line, AOD Services, well as Salvation Army Corps, Doorways and other internal Social Programs.The Doorways to Parenting program operates within the Tasmanian Division of The Salvation Army (TSA) Southern Territory.

Doorways to Parenting provides a family focused program with a common goal of maintaining strong relationships with all community stakeholders to achieve a better outcome for parents and children as well as the community.


About the role

We are seeking a values-driven and proactive Case Worker to support and maintain contact with families engaging in the services through parenting programs and outreach case management services.

Reporting to the Doorways to Parenting Lead Practitioner and State Manager, this is a fixed term (until 2026), part-time (22.8 hours per week) position based in Launceston, Tasmania. Salary and conditions are in accordance with SCHADS Level 4.

Please note this position is providing services to the Tamar Valley Launceston Statistical Area (such as Georgetown and Beaconsfield), which will involve a significant amount of independent outreach.

You will successfully

  • Promote safe and secure parent/child attachments including emotional and physical safety.

  • Facilitate two evidence-based parenting and child programs.

  • Establish effective relationships with external stakeholders to ensure delivery KPI’s are met.

  • Assist families and children in their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development.

  • Develop individual case plans in collaboration with clients.

  • Assist clients to access support services and establish community supports.

  • Provide accurate and timely reports of program activities and case work in compliance with external funding requirements.

  • Identify risks to clients, staff and TSA bring it to the attention of the Lead Practitioner or State Manager as soon as possible.

You will have

  • A tertiary qualification in Social Work or similar profession, Diploma of Welfare Studies or related field with extensive experience working with families including facilitating group work and providing case work services.

  • A current and valid Working with Vulnerable People Check.

  • A current Tasmanian Driver's Licence.

  • Relevant experience in a social service environment.

  • The ability to work independently completing outreach tasks providing outreach services to the target group.

  • Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to network and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including Government and strategic partners.

What we offer 

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as; 

  • NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650) 

  • Flexible working conditions 

  • Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits 

  • Paid parental leave - 12 weeks 

  • Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme  

  • Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity 

  • Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes  

  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service; 

  • Opportunity for career development; 

  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members 

  • Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

  • Case Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Launceston, Tasmania, Australia The Salvation Army Full time

    Number of Positions Available:1Start your career with The Salvation Army todayWe are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.ABOUT USThe Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of...

  • Housing & Homelessness Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Launceston, Australia Wintringham Full time

    Housing & Homelessness Support Worker Launceston (TAS) Full Time Basis Competitive pay rate: $48.52 - $49.65p/hour (dependent on qualifications & experience) ​Access to NFP Salary Packaging Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice. Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence. Full Time Basis...

  • Housing & Homelessness Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Launceston, Australia Wintringham Full time

    Housing & Homelessness Support Worker Launceston (TAS) Full Time Basis Competitive pay rate: $48.52 - $49.65p/hour (dependent on qualifications & experience) ​Access to NFP Salary Packaging Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice. Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence. Full Time Basis...

  • Housing & Homelessness Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Wintringham Full time

    Housing & Homelessness Support WorkerLaunceston (TAS)Full-Time BasisCompetitive pay rate: $49.65 per hour (depending on qualifications & experience)Access to NFP Salary PackagingJoin a rapidly growing not-for-profit organization committed to social justiceWintringham values ongoing training and professional excellenceBased in Launceston - CBD (TAS)About the...

  • Casual Peer Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Launceston, Australia Stride Full time

    About us:We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it’s a name that’s purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a...

  • Casual Peer Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Stride Full time

    About us:We are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a...

  • Physiotherapists/ots - Launceston, Tas

    2 weeks ago

    Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Healthcare Australia Full time

    Are you looking for an exciting new journey in your physio/OT career? HCA Allied Health is looking for skilled and enthusiastic Physios and OTs to join Team Purple in Launceston, TAS.As Australia's leading provider of Allied Health services in Aged Care, our national multidisciplinary team of Physios, OTs, Podiatrists, Dietitians and Speech Pathologists work...

  • Physiotherapists/OTs - Launceston, TAS

    2 weeks ago

    Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Healthcare Australia Full time

    Are you looking for an exciting new journey in your physio/OT career? HCA Allied Health is looking for skilled and enthusiastic Physios and OTs to join Team Purple in Launceston, TAS.As Australia's leading provider of Allied Health services in Aged Care, our national multidisciplinary team of Physios, OTs, Podiatrists, Dietitians and Speech Pathologists work...

  • After-hours Clinical Team Leader

    2 weeks ago

    Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Stride Full time

    About us:Stride are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a...

  • Housing & Homelessness Support Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Launceston, Australia Wintringham Full time

    Housing & Homelessness Coordinator Launceston (TAS) Full Time Basis Work with a rapidly growing NFP organisation committed to social justice and ending homelessness Competitive salary + leave entitlements $52-$55.92 per hour (dependent upon experience and qualifications) Generous motor vehicle allowance and access to NFP Salary Packaging Laptop + mobile...

  • Housing & Homelessness Support Coordinator

    4 weeks ago

    Launceston, Australia Wintringham Full time

    Housing & Homelessness Coordinator Launceston (TAS) Full Time Basis Work with a rapidly growing NFP organisation committed to social justice and ending homelessness Competitive salary + leave entitlements $52-$55.92 per hour (dependent upon experience and qualifications) Generous motor vehicle allowance and access to NFP Salary Packaging Laptop + mobile...

  • Housing & Homelessness Support Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Wintringham Full time

    Housing & Homelessness Coordinator Launceston (TAS) Full Time BasisWork with a rapidly growing NFP organisation committed to social justice and ending homelessness Competitive salary + leave entitlements $52-$55.92 per hour (dependent upon experience and qualifications) Generous motor vehicle allowance and access to NFP Salary Packaging Laptop + mobile...

  • After-hours Clinical Team Leader

    2 weeks ago

    Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Stride Full time

    About us:Stride are leaders in mental health service delivery, specialising in working with adults and young people, and in early childhood intervention.Stride is a name that expresses our ambition – it's a name that's purposeful and shows awareness of the important role we play in the recovery journey.As we embark on our next stage, join us to make a...

  • Rehab Consultant

    5 days ago

    Launceston, Australia REHAB MANAGEMENT Full time

    Voted #4 place to work in Australian healthcare 2024 by AFR Local experienced leadership structure Support and mentorship from industry leaders onsite Rehab Management, one of Australia's most recognizable occupational rehabilitation providers, is seeking passionate individuals to join our team. With a multi-disciplinary allied health approach, we provide...