Senior Case Worker

We enable children in Out Of Home Care (OOHC) to achieve to their highest potential. We support their carers and their birth parents to create a safe and secure environment so these children have a safe place to land.Our Senior Social Worker/Case Manager is more than an experienced worker with a reduced case load! You are part of our area management team with exposure to a wide range of leadership areas. You will run our Reflective Practice Groups to promote self care and practice excellence and supervise Support Workers and/or students completing their practical experience.With the support of the Manager you will train new team members, and support the team to build their assessment, case management and therapeutic interventions capacity.Terms: Due to internal promotion we have a permanent full-time position based in Macquarie ParkYour new team:You will work with Case Managers, Practice Support Manager and a supportive, encouraging Manager.We are committed to high quality work, very welcoming and put the child/young person at the centre of everything we do.Why join The Benevolent Society?We support you to work flexibly; from home, other hubs or flexible hours We set you up for success with a buddy, structured orientation & mobile toolsSelf care is important; Monthly accrued day off & purchase additional leaveSalary packaging, meals and entertainment card and discount program availableNovated leases & pool cars availableWhat you need to succeed?As an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager (5+ years) you will haveStrong track record identifying and addressing child protection concerns and/or in Out of Home CareStrong record keeping and proactive approachHolistic strengths based approach to achieve lasting change Capacity to mentor and support colleagues to improve practice outcomesAbility to engage resistant clients and people from all cultures and walks of lifeA relevant degree qualification and current driver’s licence (pool cars are available)Interested? Apply online today!Call Lauren Blackburn on 0466 737 438 to discuss the role in more detail. Closing date 16 March 2020.Internally this role is called a Senior Practitioner.Position Profile 35 AUD Australia - NSW Sydney Ryde & Macquarie Park Macquarie Park 2113