• Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care – Gosford
• Contract role for 12 months with the possibility of extension if funding allows
• An eligibility list will be held for successful candidates who are not offered a position at this time, should future permanent or contract roles be available
• Generous salary packaging and fully maintained vehicle
• Leading NFP organisation.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

About the program and role

Wesley Mission has a long and proud history as a premier Out-of-Home Care provider in NSW. We have a number of exciting opportunities for energetic and passionate professionals across the Central Coast and Hunter area.

These positions offers a challenging and rewarding opportunities to work with children, birth parents and foster carers, as well as involvement in the recruitment, assessment and training of new carers.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Social Work / Psychology or related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain functional and supportive relationships with children and young people and their families in order to reach positive outcomes
• Coach, mentor and provide guidance to parents/carers in the provision of care to children
• High level interpersonal skills; including the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders; and contribute effectively autonomously and within a team environment
• Current unrestricted Driver’s Licence.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in working within the OOHC industry.

Remuneration

The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development. Salary and conditions of employment are based on the Social Community Home care And Disability Award (Level 5 / Pay Point 1).

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For an application pack or for further information about the position please contact Rachel Williams on 0447 203 798 or [email protected], using the subject line: Case Manager - Gosford enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.