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SalaryBarnardos are looking for a Case Manager for a full-time 12-month contract in the Adoptions Program based in Shellharbour, 2529.
The Case Manager will be responsible for;
- Meeting the needs of children 0–5 years of age requiring secure and permanent family placements.
- Carrying a caseload of adoption cases.
- Implementation of Barnardos’ policies and procedures by having appropriate theoretical and practical skills in the areas of case management, adoption and/or permanent family care.
- Preparation of written reports on carers and children in need of placement for presentation at Adoption Approval Panel meetings and Matching meetings. Preparation of other reports as appropriate, including s91 report for filing in Supreme Court of NSW.
- Preparation of necessary documentation for adoption applications to the Supreme Court. Liaison with solicitors and barristers and appearing at Court to give evidence if required.
- Undertaking the responsibilities of support to the carers who have children in placement conducting formal supervision and providing support to these placements.
About You
As a Case Manager, you will ideally have;
- Tertiary/Degree qualifications in Social Welfare or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in working in a welfare setting, ideally with children and families, including provision of case management services preferably in an Out of Home Care setting.
- Excellent written skills, including producing accurate and timely reports and maintaining case notes.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated experience of working effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated experience of engaging respectfully with children and families.
About the Organisation
Barnardos Australia is one of Australia’s leading children’s social care agencies, focused on building relationships between children, young people, their families and the community. Over the next 5 years, Barnardos commits to supporting more vulnerable children to thrive through effective evidence-informed and research-based programs.
Applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of Working for Barnardos
- Development through individual and group mentoring
- Secondments, acting up and project work
- Flexible working arrangements
- Cultural leave
- A day off during NAIDOC week
- Additional annual leave during Christmas/New Year break
- Volunteer opportunities at community events and many more
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are further supported by the Aboriginal Cultural Unit (ACU) and Barnardos Indigenous Group (BIG) to meet their cultural needs within the organisation.
Salary: Base $71,136 to $87,961 per annum plus leave loading plus superannuation. Packaging available to receive $15,860 of your salary tax free. Motor vehicle packaging available on selected roles.
To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance and current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number) and for the ACT a Drivers History Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and CYPS Check.
Vaccination for COVID-19 is a condition of employment and engagement with Barnardos.
How to apply:
To register your interest hit APPLY NOW and submit your Resume. For a confidential discussion please call Sukhvir Sambhi on 0482 182 ***
