AddressPermanency Support Program Caseworker – Nowra
About WCF
William Campbell Foundation (WCF) is a not for profit Christian organisation that provides a range of services, including Permanency Support Programs for children and young people. Additionally, WCF delivers therapeutic services to children, young people, individuals and families.
WCF is committed to child safe practices and permanency outcomes for children and young people in care to provide a positive, safe and healing experience that addresses trauma, attachment, self-regulation, culture and community needs.
At William Campbell Foundation, we take pride in our respectful and diverse workplace culture, which supports and creates opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the benefit of children, young people, individuals and families. We value the unique skills, experience and knowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people contribute to the workplace and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles within our organisation.
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the criteria will receive equal consideration for employment, without regard to race, age, gender, marital status, sexuality, religion, disability, age, or political opinions.
About the Role
William Campbell Foundations Permanency Support Program investigates and fosters the implementation of quality permanency placement options for children and young people, including adoption, restoration, guardianship, and long-term foster care.
The ultimate aim of the Permanency Support Program is to achieve permanency, change, safety and protection for Children and Young People to improve cultural, social, emotional, health and educational outcomes.
The role focuses on assessing and case managing the complex and individual needs of children and young people, their families and carers using therapeutic and trauma informed practice.
Key Requirements
- Minimum Diploma Level Qualifications in a relevant field (for example: Community Services, Youth Work)
- Preferable experience working with Children, Young People and/or Families.
- Knowledge and understanding of issues arising for children, young people and families when children and young people are placed in out of home care.
- Self motivation and high level communication skills, both verbal and written.
- High level organisational skills and attention to detail - to meet the administrative needs of the position.
- Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Check.
- Current Unrestricted Drivers Licence.
- Access to two referees from current or previous Managers (within the last 2 - 5 years)
To Apply
If this sounds like the position for you, please forward your Cover Letter and Resume no later than Sunday 30th June 2024
Please go to https://www.wcfoundation.org.au/currentopportunities for more information.
If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Morris – HR Manager on 0448 900 ***
Applicants who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted by our HR Team to advise of the next steps.
