Caseworker

Early Intervention & Activities - Case Worker

The Opportunity: 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced & driven Case Worker in our Early Intervention & Activities (EIA) service. Work with families with children 0 to 13 years and young people aged 3 - 17 years.

• This role is full time hours, temporary leave coverage until 30 June 2024
• Remuneration: Social, Community, Home Case and Disability Service Award 2010- Level 4 

The primary focus being: 

• Recognise the family’s strength and achievements and encourage the family to make informed decisions to achieve their goals. 
• Develop a case plan with the family and provide early intervention focused support and professional and accountable casework for up to 12 weeks. 
• Provide advice, advocacy, support and referrals to assist with issues related to domestic violence, drug and alcohol misuse, mental health, learning difficulties, NDIS, children with challenging behaviours, housing etc. 
• Provide opportunities to develop further skills in budgeting, cooking, household routines, child development and behaviour management skills and more. 
• Provide 1:1/group/online parenting programs such as Bringing Up Great Kids, 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching, Engaging Adolescents and/or link families to appropriate parenting programs delivered within their local area. 

Why work for us?

Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:

• 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay after 12 months service
• Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight
• Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Access to 9% discount on Medibank private health insurance + more benefits
• Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650 
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working options (including compressed week, RDO’s, 9-day fortnights). 
• Career and development opportunities + access to study leave
• The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment

  About you 

• Tertiary qualification in Social Science, Community Services, Youth Work, Counselling, Early Education or similar. 
• Proven ability to utilise a strengths-based approach to communicate and develop respectful and professional relationships with children, young people and families 
• Demonstrated ability to engage vulnerable families 
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and oversee case plans using appropriate models of intervention 
• Demonstrated understanding of the child protection legislation 
• Demonstrated positive communication and conflict resolution skills 
• Understanding and commitment to WH&S principles and guidelines 
• Understanding of principles of behaviour management, resilience and conflict resolution. 

  Desirable: 

• Demonstrated ability providing or assisting in facilitating parenting programs 
• Knowledge of Central Coast area and local referral service options 

The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, Criminal history check, Drivers Licence, 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 at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

To Apply:

Please include your cover letter and resume addressing your experience and qualifications.

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

No agencies or third-party applications please.

We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date.

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