Caseworker - Intensive Therapeutic Care Significant Disability (ITC SD) - Orange

• Are you passionate about seeing young people live their best life?
• Work closely with a team of Support Staff and Therapeutic Specialists to support vulnerable young people in a Residential Setting.
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About CareSouth

30 years young, CareSouth is growing, offering rewarding opportunities across NSW. We are a community-based organisation with a big heart supporting the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people and families every day.

About the Role

CareSouth is currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Caseworker to join our Permanency Support Program predominanty supporting young people residing in our ITC-SD programs based in Orange & Blayney. The sucessful applicant will spend most of their time working within the residential service whilst providing direct professional case management to children, young people and their families. The primary focus of this position is the ongoing assessment and investigation of appropriate support services to assist families to connect with support services. The role of the Caseworker is to be an advocate for the children, young people and families to enable change that ensures that children and young people are safe and that their social, emotional, health and education is improved.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
• Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Social Sciences / Social Welfare or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing vulnerable children and their families.
• Sound interpersonal, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a high performing team.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective community networks.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety, Cultural issues and the NSW Child Protection system.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Willing to undergo a National Police Clearance and obtain a (NSW) Working with Children Check clearance number and/or (ACT) Working with Vulnerable People Card.

Do you want to be a part of something great?

At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home!

To recognise the work you do we offer

• 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
• Concessional leave, to be taken over the Christmas period
• Salary packaging entitlements up to $15,899
• Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program
• Tailored professional development pathways
• 24/7 access to our online eLearning system
• A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.

To Apply:

Please review the Position Description available on our website for a comprehensive overview of the role. Your application must include a copy of your updated resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills match the attached Position Description.

CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

NOTE: Positions are subject to a Working with Children/Vulnerable People clearance and satisfactory National Police Check

Enquiries to: Karina Edwards, Program Manager Therapeutic Homes on 1300 554 260