Case Worker - Brighter Futures Burwood x 2 Positions

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SDN Brighter Futures in Burwood is looking for two Case Workers. One is a full time permanent position and the other is maternity cover until Nov'18.

Summary about this job

Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services

Company: SDN Children's Services

Location: Sydney

Work type: Contract/Temp

Salary: $60k - $80k p.a. + Super

Phone: +61-3-4948-9636

Fax: +61-3-8892-9681

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Detail information about job Case Worker - Brighter Futures Burwood x 2 Positions. Terms and conditions vacancy

About SDN

SDN Children's Services is a not-for profit organisation that has been providing quality early childhood education and care since 1905. We are proud of our long history in teacher education and the provision of children's services. We have 24 child care centres throught Sydney and regional NSW and run Brighter Futures Programs out of four locations as well as our Disability Services.

About Brighter Futures

SDN Brighter Futures is a government funded voluntary program available to families who have children under 9 years old, or who are expecting a child. This program supports families going through challenges that are affecting their children, whether it be mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, family violence or even just the need to work on parenting skills. Sometimes a little extra help is all that's needed to prevent family problems from growing into stressful or dangerous situations.

To read more about what we do: http://www.sdn.org.au/services/family-support/brighter-futures/

About The Role

Provide an integrated case management approach for families engaged with the Brighter Futures Program with the aim of reducing risk and increasing safety for children.

SDN Brighter Futures in Burwood is looking for two Case Workers. There is one full time permanent position and the other is a maternity leave cover until Nov'18. The office is close to Burwood train station.

Please note: We are only keen to meet Case Workers with extensive child protection experience as this is required for the role.

About You

  • University qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or other relevant degree
  • Demonstrated case management and assessment experience working with children and families with complex child protection issues
  • Excellent relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills with experience working with a range of stakeholders including families, government and community groups
  • Knowledge and understanding of a variety of different cultural and religious groups
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation
  • Experience and knowledge of theoretical approaches when working with children and families including child development theory
  • Working with Children Check Clearance Number
  • Current driver’s license with comprehensively insured vehicle (desirable)

Our Culture

SDN's values and philosophy are at the heart of everything we do. If you share our values and believe that through working together we can make the world a better and more equitable place then we want to hear from you! We commit ourselves to being: Trustworthy and reliable, Inclusive and respectful and Creative and innovative.

SDN Benefits include:

  • Positive welcoming culture
  • Priority placement for children of staff members
  • Discounted child care fee
  • Paid parental leave
  • Finders fee - Referral Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
  • SDN Staff Giving Fund
  • Purchased Leave
  • Picnic Day - One extra day paid leave for all permanent staff
  • Salary packaging


View the position description here: https://www.sdn.org.au/media/2118/case-worker-l3-jan-2018.pdf



SDN Children's Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks including Working with Children's Check (NSW) and National Police Check.

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