Case Worker (Intensive Family Preservation)

The Organisation
An exciting opportunity has become available to work for Ba
ardos, one of Australias leading childrens charities. This is a full time 6 month fixed term contract for a Case Worker in our Intensive Family Preservation Program based in Cranebrook,Penrith.

The Role
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Case Worker, Intensive Family Preservation will work with families with children 0-15 years, providing intensive in-home crisis intervention, practical assistance, counselling and skill development for families who have children at risk of significant ham and are at risk of placement in out-of-home-care (OOHC).

The Candidate
The ideal Case Worker will have:

– Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a related discipline
– 2 years experience working with children and young people and their family in a child protection context
– Knowledge of child development and parenting capacity
– Experience in working with families with multiple, complex needs and that may be experiencing acute crisis

Ba
ardos works closely with Aboriginal Partnership Agencies in the community, and would welcome application from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Additional Information
To be considered for roles with Ba
ardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance, current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number) and for the ACT a Drivers History Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and CYPS Check.

You will also need a valid NSW driving license, a working with children check and the ability to work on occasion outside of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm when required to respond to a planned or unplanned event

Salary
$60, 288 to $72, 128 base (including FBT packaging) + benefits + Super.

Expressions of interest

To apply hit APPLY NOW as we will be shortlisting for this position soon.
For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Tina Ga
er on …… .