If you are an experienced Caseworker looking to broaden your skills or are looking for an opportunity to work in an intensive wrap around service for families, then you may want to consider an opportunity with the Intensive Family Preservation (IFP) team.

The IFP team delivers intensive case management and support to families, focusing on health and well-being, parenting, household management (including budgeting), practical assistance, and social integration.

Embark on a new journey in 2025 and take your career to new heights with a leading Non-For-Profit organisation!

About us:

At CatholicCare, our entire business is centred around people and that includes our employees and volunteers. We serve those in need with compassion, dignity and respect, providing high quality services that meet the evolving needs of our Community. Each of our 900+ staff play a part in helping people live their best life and transforming our communities to be safe, nurturing environments. Our people embody our values and demonstrate our mission in their everyday work.

We pride ourselves at making positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, Out of Home Care, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Therapeutic and Community Service offerings.

About the role:

We are currently looking for an experienced Caseworker to join our Intensive Family Preservation (IFP) team in Waitara on a parental leave contract until 21st July, 2025.

The aim of IFP services is to provide intensive and extended, but time limited, support to improve family functioning and safety for children by building the skills and capacity of parents/caregivers to a level that can be sustained so they can thrive! This is a fantastic role for someone who is experienced in the field and has real passion in working with all members of the family.

In this role you will provide intensive case management to families for 6-9 months in the Northern Sydney area, including Northern Beaches. This will include addressing child protection concerns through building client capabilities, increasing safety and promoting change through an empowerment client centred model. We provide trauma informed, strength-based casework interventions to families with children and young people aged 0-18 years.

CatholicCare is open to providing flexible working arrangements that meet the needs of the program.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing effective, caring, flexible, high quality IFP support casework.
• Address child protection worries identified by Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ) in referrals to IFP.
• Drafting case plans that address DCJ worries that ensures the safety and wellbeing for all members of the household.
• Writing accurate and timely case notes and record keeping.
• Provide interventions that are trauma informed and evidence-based.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in case management working with children and families.
• Understanding of the NSW Human Services Outcomes Framework.
• Knowledge of evidenced based parenting programs.
• Strong networking and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a crisis or safety situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
• A NSW driver's licence and comprehensively insured vehicle.

Why Choose CatholicCare?

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:

• Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free increasing your take home pay!
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
• Regular training and learning opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
• An additional Paid Leave Day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate person who realises the tremendous opportunity that this role offers and want to utilise your skills and passion in a rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!

This opportunity will be able to broaden your skillset and open doors to other working opportunities for the right person.

To apply, please submit your Cover Letter and Resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

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