Case Worker

On Offer:

• Salary from 86,000 - 91,000 + super + packaging (experience depending) 
• Leadership opportunity within a respected early childhood and family services organisation
• Join a collaborative and passionate team making real change for children and families
• Ongoing professional development and coaching in the Thriving Families Framework
• Hybrid role
• Work/life balance with flexible and supportive work environment
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture
• ???????Redfern or Caringbah 

The Role:

The Case Worker supports families with children aged 0–17 through targeted voluntary interventions aimed at reducing risk and strengthening parenting capacity. The role involves working with 7–11 families at a time, using a coaching approach to develop achievable goals and improve child safety and wellbeing. Case Workers conduct regular in-home visits, complete assessments and documentation, and support families to access services such as parenting programs and early education. They must apply trauma-informed and systemic approaches, engage in crucial conversations, and maintain accurate records in a client management system. The position requires participation in regular supervision, training, and fidelity coaching to ensure consistent application of the Thriving Families Framework. A key focus is helping families achieve project milestones, build sustainable support networks, and safely consolidate progress before program exit. Strong relationship-building skills, cultural competence, and an understanding of child protection legislation are essential. The role requires a degree in social work or a related field, a driver’s licence, and valid checks for working with children and police clearance.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications in social work, psychology or a related discipline
• Demonstrated leadership or senior practitioner experience in child and family or community services
• Proven experience applying trauma-informed and child-focused practice
• Strong skills in staff supervision, coaching, and performance development
• Experience working with vulnerable and complex families, including culturally diverse communities
• Sound knowledge of child protection legislation, risk assessment and safety planning
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management systems
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check
• NSW Driver’s License