About the Role
Barnardos are looking for a Casework Support Worker for the Family Connect and Support Program based in Leura, 2780.

This contract is until 31st December, 2025.

The Caseworker Support Worker, will be responsible for;

• Provide support to caseworkers with day-to-day tasks relating to casework with families and children, including case planning, information gathering and data collation
• Complete intake for families seeking support through the FCS centralised intake line, community and/oroutreach settings
• Support with the implementation of the NSW Government funded ‘Brighter Beginnings’ initiative aimed at increasing service delivery and support for children in preschool aged 0 -5 years old
• Maintain timely and accurate data relating to client records, meetings and interactions that directly support case planning for children and families in FCS
• Work respectfully with clients and provide culturally appropriate support to clients
• Work collaboratively with the other FCS workers, Team Leaders, Program Managers and other program areas

About You
As a Caseworker Support Worker, you will ideally have;

• Diploma in Welfare/Community Services and/or relevant work experience deemed to be the equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure
• Demonstrated computer competence and experience of using electronic case management tools
• Demonstrated experience and skills in information provision, information gathering and intake relating to children and young people in a child protection context and/or families experiencing vulnerabilities
• Excellent understanding of child protection issues and client vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, mental health issues, and the impact of trauma and the effect on child behaviour and development
• Work effectively with groups and individuals
• Valid full NSW Driver’s License

About the Organisation
Barnardos Australia is one of Australia’s leading children’s social care agencies, focused on building relationships between children, young people, their families and the community. Over the next 5 years, Barnardos commits to supporting more vulnerable children to thrive through effective evidence-informed and research-based programs.

Applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits of Working for Barnardos

• Development through individual and group mentoring
• Secondments, acting up and project work
• Flexible working arrangements
• Cultural leave
• A day off during NAIDOC week
• Additional annual leave during Christmas/New Year break
• Volunteer opportunities at community events and many more
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are further supported by the Aboriginal Cultural Unit (ACU) and Barnardos Indigenous Group (BIG) to meet their cultural needs within the organisation.

Salary: Base $68,559 to $81,172 per annum plus leave loading plus superannuation. Packaging available to receive $15,860 of your salary tax free. Motor vehicle packaging available on selected roles.

To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance and 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.

Vaccination for COVID-19 is a condition of employment and engagement with Barnardos.

How to apply:
To register your interest hit APPLY NOW and submit your Resume. For a confidential discussion please call Tania Condoluci 02 9218 2346