about the organisation

As a leading child welfare and care services provider in our communities, CASPA work hard every day to provide a better future for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities in their care.

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types, we are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, CASPA has approximately 650+employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Therapeutic Programs, the Casework Manager will manage a small and passionate team of casework staff including residential and Family Preservation Caseworkers and Support Staff. This is a 9-month contract.

As Casework Manager you will:

• Manage and provide leadership to casework staff across a number of therapeutic programs
• Ensure quality casework practices are being followed and caseworkers are provided with training and resources to ensure this
• Administrative duties including the regular auditing of case files and record-keeping
• Assist with the development and improvement of Casework Operations Manuals
• Mentor, supervise, and guide caseworkers
• Ensure risk management assessments and safety plans are completed
• Maintain knowledge of DCJ Permanency Policy, restoration, guardianship, and adoption processes
• Lead a positive team culture

Your Skills and Attributes

• Diploma and/or bachelor’s in social science, Social Work or relevant experience and qualifications
• Experience in Out-of-Home Care casework or Child Protection management experience
• Strong report writing skills
• Advanced Computer literacy
• A clear understanding of acts and regulations
• Strong leadership skills
• High-level literacy
• Knowledge of childhood trauma
• Must be vaccinated with booster

Rewards & Benefits

• Generous salary packaging
• Ongoing staff development opportunities
• Free gym membership
• Laptop and phone provided
• Work from home 50/50
• Employee assistance program

How to Apply

If you are driven to provide a better future for children, young people, and people living with disabilities in CASPA’s care please submit your CV with a cover letter, detailing your skills and experience.

CASPA actively encourages applicants from diverse groups and communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities to apply.

CASPA has support from Beaumont People in recruiting this role. Please direct all enquiries to Amelia Martin [email protected], using the subject line: Casework Manager - CASPA enquiry via EthicalJobs, at Beaumont People.