Case Worker

Our Child & Family Services / Brighter Futures strengthens families so children can live at home safely, free from abuse and neglect, and enjoy the best possible start to life. We deliver voluntary services to families at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system.Your new role:You will engage and support at risk families make different choices for their children. You will undertake an initial assessment of family strengths and needs, and develop case plans that build on the family’s resilience to enable them to overcome risks by using evidence informed practices, partnering with other services and supporting the family to shape their next chapter. This is a newly created full time position in Armidale Who’s the team?We are a team of Social Workers, Case Managers and Psychologists with a supportive Manager and regional Practice Support Manager.We are committed to high quality work, very welcoming and believe with the right support every parent has potential to make lasting life changes.What you need to succeed?As an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager you will haveExperience identifying and addressing child protection concernsHolistic strengths based approach to achieve lasting change Capacity to engage with people from all walks of life including the local Aboriginal communityHigh level of professional accountability and integrity and a belief that every parent has potentialExperience in delivery of parenting groups would be an advantageA relevant degree qualification and current driver’s licenseInterested? Apply online today!Call Fidelity Betts (Manager) on 0408 865 419 to discuss the role in more detail. Closing date 23 August 2019Our Benefits: These roles are paid at a CFS5 level of our Enterprise Agreement (on our careers page). Our benefits includeSalary packaging,Discounts on everyday purchases,Flexible work arrangements,Novated leases,Accrued days off,Purchasing additional leave,Long service leave after 5 years & more!Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner.Position Profile 30 AUD Australia - NSW Port Macquarie & Mid North Coast Armidale 2350