Case Manager/Social Worker

Childhood is precious. Growing up surrounded by risk of significant harm can seriously impact a child’s future. Our Brighter Futures provides intensive family support within the Child Protection system to strengthen families and decrease risks to children, reducing the numbers of children entering Out of Home Care.As a Brighter Futures case worker, you will undertake an initial assessment of family strengths and needs, make referrals that successfully link them to appropriate networks and provide ongoing case management support. You will be applying techniques to re-build relationships and build on parenting skills as well as identifying positive, culturally appropriate supports and safety planning.What you need to succeed?As an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager you will have:Experience identifying and addressing child protection concernsA relevant degree qualification and current driver’s licenseA child/family focus with a positive mindset & empathic mannerHolistic strengths based approach to achieve lasting changeCapacity to engage with people from all walks of lifeHigh level of professional accountability and integrity and a belief that every parent has potentialChild Related Employment checksWhat’s on Offer?Packaging options including Novated LeasingDiscounts on everyday purchasesOption to purchase additional leaveAccrued days off & long service leave after 5 years of serviceTerms:Full time role in TamworthThe CompanyFor over 200 years The Benevolent Society has been a force of positive social change for our fellow Australians. We are proudly supporting the most vulnerable members of society and speaking up for those who don't have a voiceInterested? Apply online today!Call Megan Newman on 0409 213 684 to discuss this opportunity in more detailInternally this role is called Child & Family Practitioner.Position Description 30 AUD Australia - NSW Tamworth & North West NSW Tamworth 2340