About us

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we work with purpose to make a positive difference in the lives of the children, young people, individuals and families we serve. Whilst we are a Catholic social services agency, we provide services to the whole community regardless of faith. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of other supports including allied health, counselling, domestic violence, emergency relief, homelessness and housing assistance, crisis supports and more.

We are a safe, respectful and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

About the role

This role exists to provide an after-hours crisis response to Women and Families escaping Domestic/ Family Violence within the Northern Sydney District.

The service operates in the evening between 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, providing both telephone and face to face support to Women and their families escaping domestic and family violence. Casual staff work from an after-business hours roster that includes evenings and weekends.

Being a woman is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Duties

• Screening suitability for internal individual and family support services, and making referrals where appropriate;
• Providing ongoing safety planning and case management services to clients who are at risk;
• The ability to assist and engage with client’s in crisis requiring emergency accommodation.

Skills & experience

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate area e.g., Degree in Social Work, Degree Social Science/ Welfare, Degree in Psychology/Counselling, or related discipline and/or demonstrated relevant industry experience;
• Demonstrated understanding of domestic/family violence and working in the field of domestic/family violence including knowledge and familiarity with legal and other aspects of DV and child protection;
• Detailed knowledge understanding and experience with housing issues, effective individual case management, undertaking assessments, developing & reviewing case plans, knowledge of mental health and strength-based support;
• A current valid, Australian driver’s licence and insured vehicle

Culture and Benefits

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

• The opportunity to make a difference to families, children and young people in the community;
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective and practice supervision opportunities;
• Access to in-house and external training and learning opportunities;
• An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support; as well as
• Salary packaging benefits to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide a cover letter addressing the role requirements, complete your work history and education information on the application page and submit your resume.

A position description is attached.

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CatholicCare is a child-safe and child-friendly organisation – all staff must comply with our child-safe child-friendly policies and Code of Conduct. All child related roles are subject to a satisfactory Working with Children Check Clearance in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.Completing a National Criminal History Record Check clearance is a requirement of this position

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