Caseworker Care Services

We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Caseworker Care Services to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with kinship carers. You will support families across the City of Greater Geelong, Borough of Queenscliff, Surf Coast, Colac, Otway, and Corangamite Shires.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing direct case management support to children in kinship arrangements and their carers, ensuring their needs are met according to their case plans.
• Collaborating with carers, children, young people, extended families, and professionals to create and maintain stable kinship care placements.
• Offering a variety of information, education, referral, and support activities to kinship carers in the Geelong, Surf Coast, Colac, Otway, and Corangamite areas.
• Conducting thorough carer assessments, including reviews and permanent care evaluations, involving kinship carers, children, and their extended families.

Join us in this rewarding role and help foster a supportive and nurturing environment for children and their kinship carers. Your efforts will directly contribute to the well-being and stability of these families, making a real difference in their lives.

• Fixed term position till 31 December 2024
• Full-time role, working 38 hours per week
• $94,077 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging 
• To view the Position Description, please click here

• Flexible working options
• Meli is a not-for-profit organisation, so you can salary package up to $15,900 each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses
• A workplace passionate about diversity and inclusion with Employee Led inclusion working groups open to all employees
• Extensive learning & development opportunities and pathways for career progression
• Employee Assistance Program – independent confidential counselling service
• A dynamic culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Paid parental leave program, in addition to the government parental leave scheme
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, or a related discipline, together with experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience in working with and understanding the developmental and therapeutic needs of vulnerable children who have lived with abuse and neglect.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills in preparing detailed, logical and concise reports, case notes and court documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining client records and agency databases.
• An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, including the information sharing provisions, child protection frameworks and practices underpinned by legislation. 

• Applicants must address each of the Qualifications, Skills and Experience criteria outlined in the following questionnaire and provide a current Résumé in order to be considered.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check and undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
• Meli reserves the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date of this position, so please don’t delay in applying.

For more information about the position please contact Kel Delaney, Team Leader - Targeted Care Packages, 0407 165 ***.

Meli is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children.

Meli values and celebrates diversity and are working to create a team of people who reflect the diverse community we support. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, culturally diverse people, those living with a disability, and those looking to return to the workforce following a break in their career are encouraged to apply for our roles.  

If we can assist you with any adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Recruitment team via email at ***********@meli.org.au

Applications close 5:00pm Wednesday 3 July 2024

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