• Permanent position
• Full time hours
• Blacktown, NSW location

About Us

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

The Caseworker is responsible for supporting young people under the supervision of Juvenile Justice in the community who have been assessed as having a medium to high level of offending related risk and need. They may also support young people in their transition to the community from custody.

Using specialist skills, knowledge and networks, the Caseworker will provide high quality holistic case management to young people with complex needs and behaviour to enhance resilience and reduce the risk of re-offending.

What you will bring

• Demonstrated case management experience including developing and monitoring case plans with clients
• Experience, understanding of adolescent development and best practice working with young women and men with complex needs and behaviours and demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues facing young people
• Child focused with an understanding and knowledge of child protection issues and legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and client motivation skills particularly with young people with challenging behaviours and a history of non-engagement with services

A Working with Children Check, Drivers License and First Aid qualification are mandatory requirements of this role.

Our Covid-19 safe practices

It’s vital you review our Red Cross COVID-19 and pre-employment requirements here prior to applying.

Why work with us?

Work for purpose, know that the work you do enables Red Cross to support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability.

You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.

Red Cross respects, values and encourages diversity. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the impact we have.

Further information

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below.

For additional enquiries, please contact Tanja Djordjevic on 0466 347 848 for a confidential discussion.

Position description:  Caseworker (Blacktown).pdf

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to protecting the rights of all people, particularly those who may be experiencing vulnerability. We want the people we work with to feel safe, be safe, and free from abuse of any kind. We are a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. We value, respect and listen to children and are committed to supporting child safety and wellbeing in our work.

Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

Job Ref #: 520739