Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 17th Apr 2024
- Sydney > Condell Park
Metro Assist Limited (formerly Metro Migrant Resource Centre) is seeking an experienced Family Support Caseworker to be part of a vital service that makes a real difference to the wellbeing of families. Our team is based in Condell Park and conduct home visits within the Bankstown Liverpool and Fairfield LGA’s funded through the Department of Family and Community Justice (DCJ).
Metro Assist is committed to social justice and empowering our clients to achieve their full potential in life. We provide settlement services, employment support, family services, emergency relief, tenancy advice, financial counselling and undertake community development projects and initiatives. More information about us is available on our website: www.metroassist.org.au
The Family Services Team provides targeted services to families with children who are at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system. Metro Assist’s Family Services team is funded by The Department of Community and Justice (DJC) to deliver Targeted Earlier Intervention (TEI) and Family Preservation Program formally known as the Brighter Futures program. Metro Assist works specifically with families of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds to provide tailored support through casework, structured home visits, parenting programs and some brokerage.
The role of the Family Support Caseworker includes, but is not limited to:
The salary is based on the SCHCADS Award with Above Award rates of pay and additional paid wellbeing leave days are provided to all staff. Generous salary packaging options are also available to increase your take home pay. The successful applicant will benefit from ongoing support and supervision, and have access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program, offering a range of wellbeing supports.
Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Now" button.
Your application must address each of the selection criteria and include:
We aim to appoint the right person to this role as quickly as possible to ensure a smooth transition. For this reason, we encourage you to apply early, as we will consider interviewing suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact our Human Resource Manager Michelle Aldred on (02) 9789 3744 or via email: [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Caseworker enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Metro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQIA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.
All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and provision of a current Working with Children Check.
The successful applicant will be required to provide evidence of appropriate legal rights to work in Australia.
A position description is attached.