Casework Support Worker - Central Coast

Casework Support Worker

CENTRAL COAST

 

This is a Talent Pool recruitment for future Ongoing and Temporary opportunities that may arise.

 

Location: Tuggerah – full time and part time
Grade 3/4: $84,659 - $92,701 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading

 

 

Your role

 

As a Casework Support Worker, you will help caseworkers in their day-to-day work supporting children, young people, families and communities in varied and challenging circumstances.

 

What you’ll do

 

• Assist caseworkers prepare documentation and help with case planning for children and young people.
• Source and share information about families and make relevant referrals and appointments.
• Maintain timely client and casework records, including client information system records.
• Supervise “low risk” family visits and prepare summary reports which accurately record observations

 

What we’re looking for

 

• Someone who has some community work experience in working with vulnerable and diverse groups. 
• Strong record keeping experience or the willingness to learn.
• Someone who supports the work of caseworkers and understands the complex and challenging situations for some disadvantaged families.
• A TAFE Diploma in a relevant field, welfare/community services and/or relevant work experience deemed to be equivalent.
• A valid driver’s licence as occasional travel will be required.

 

Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

 

Download the role description.

 

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

 

What We Offer

 

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

 

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

 

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

 

We do work that really matters

 

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

 

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

 

Are you ready to join us?

 

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

 

1. As a Ca