Caseworker Wagga Wagga
CareSouth are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Caseworker to join the CareSouth Wagga Wagga Team, on a Full Time fixed term basis 12mths
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: CareSouth
Location: Wagga Wagga & Riverina
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-8-6894-6056
Fax: +61-8-9487-1683
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Detail information about job Caseworker Wagga Wagga. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Full Time, 12 months Fixed Term
- Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment
- Strong focus on professional development and training
Full Time, Fixed Term 12 months
Who We Are
CareSouth is a local, community based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference 'every day'. Working across locations in NSW and ACT, we seek to inspire each other and the communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults and communities.
About the Role
CareSouth are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Caseworker to join the CareSouth Wagga Wagga Team, on a Full Time fixed term basis (12 months).
The Caseworker position is a dynamic and multi-faceted role in which you will be responsible for a number of key result areas in the Wagga Wagga region. You may be involved from the very start, right through to when the young person leaves care within their service region.
The successful applicant will have:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Social Sciences/Social Welfare or equivalent.
- Understanding of the ongoing effects of injuries, trauma and/or neglect and abuse.
- Ability to assess, prepare assessment reports and case manage the individual needs of children and young people and their families.
- Ability to undertake crisis intervention and support of children and young people in care.
- Experience in recruiting, assessing and/or working with carers.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with referral agencies and community carers.
- Knowledge of the context and impact of the issues arising from children and young people being in Out of Home Care.
Do you want to be a part of something great?
At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of.
To recognise the work you do we offer competitive salary and packaging options, tailored professional development pathways to support you to reach your potential and encourage work life balance and self-care. This is wrapped up in a compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined every day.
This is your chance to create a positive future for children or young people. Be BOLD and apply for your new career with CareSouth today.
To Apply: To be considered for this role you must address the selection criteria listed in the Position Description and submit your application via our website www.caresouth.org.au/work-with-us
Applications Close: 20th July 2018
CareSouth welcomes applications from people with Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.
CareSouth is proud to be fully committed to safeguarding children, young people and people with a disability from abuse and neglect.
NOTE: Positions are subject to a Working with Children/Vulnerable People clearance and satisfactory National Police Check
Enquiries to: Damien Adams 1300 554 260