• Permanent full-time position located in Newcastle, covering the Windale and Wallsend sites
• Offering SCHADS 3 + superannuation + salary packaging benefits
• Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another

Benefits

• Salary packaging + meal and entertainment card
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Access to family friendly benefits like our wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Independent confidential counselling service
• Supportive, positive team environment and be valued for what you do
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

About the Role:

Our team works together to create trusted places where people gather, community is strong and lives are transformed. We walk with each person to understand the unique circumstances of their life and we empower them to live well through practical and reliable support.

Your role as Case Worker is to provide the highest possible standard of support and clinical case work to clients within a trauma informed care framework.

About You:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Counselling, or other relevant fields (Diploma minimum)
• Experience working in case work or counselling roles with women, children and young people who have experienced Domestic and Family Violence
• Experience in social or community work, counselling, and group facilitation
• Extensive experience working in a trauma informed, client-centred way
• Holds a current and valid Working with Children Check
• Current drivers licence required

Essential Competencies

• Models & promotes BaptistCare vision, purpose and practises & leads others aligned with our Shared Values
• Excellent communication skills verbally and written
• Advanced skills in risk assessment and case work relating to Domestic and Family Violence
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated but also work collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders, services, agencies, departments, and government and non-government organisations
• Actively engages in clinical supervision and line management

About Us:

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Now' and attach your CV and a Cover Letter. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice. 

Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.