Wesley Dalmar Out of Home Care

• Full-time, 38 hours per week
• Based in Gosford, NSW
• Generous salary packaging
• Fully maintained vehicle available.

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 “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the 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.

We are currently seeking an individual who has a passion for community services and improving lives of children. You will be responsible for provide casework support to children, young people and their families, you must have the ability to show empathy and maintain confidentiality along with contributing to a positive culture of learning and growth in a challenging environment.

The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development.

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

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. 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 - Out of Home Care - Gosford enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications addressing essential and desirable criteria can by submitted by clicking 'Apply Now' and following the prompts.

A position description is attached.