• Wesley Dalmar Children’s Services
• Permanent, Full time
• Maitland location

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.

About the role

Wesley Mission has a long established history in providing Out of Home Care (OOHC) across NSW. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with children, parents and foster carers, in a role that encourages permanency and best outcomes for children in foster care. The role is part of a vibrant and professional team focussed on children and young people in care, building opportunities and creating connections for our client families across the Hunter. The position has provision of a motor vehicle to assist you meet the needs of families and the support of supervision and training.

Enquiries: Tracey Macdonald

Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Out of Home Care Program - Maitland enquiry via EthicalJobs or call P: 49153622

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria to: [email protected]

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 and criminal history record check). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Essential criteria

• Bachelor level Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the demonstrated ability to write reports to a professional standard
• Demonstrated ability to work with clients and managing challenging situations in a high pace environment
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet competing deadlines
• Ability to work professionally, upholding standards of case management including policies and procedures of the Out of Home care Program
• Commitment to the Values and Mission statement of Wesley Mission
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence

Desirable criteria

• Experience working with children and families

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHADS) Industry Award 2010. The position also has the provision of a motor vehicle. The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development.

A position description is attached.