- SCHADS Level 5 Caseworker to join our CAFS team in Catholic Care
- Permanent full-time role or part-time (4 days p/week) option available
- Access ongoing training & career growth opportunities & clinical supervision
About Us:
CatholicCare is a people‑centred organisation driven by compassion, dignity, and respect. We deliver high‑quality, evolving services that support and empower individuals across the community. Our programs span across disability support, out‑of‑home care, aged care, children’s services, and therapeutic and community initiatives, with every role contributing to safe, nurturing environments where people can thrive.
About the Program:
The Community and Family Support (CAFS) program is a free, early-intervention initiative designed to link families and young people facing difficult circumstances with local, community-based services. It provides case management, parental education, and social support to help navigate challenges before they escalate.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our team.
Reporting to the Specialist Lead, you will work with families experiencing complex challenges and support children and young people aged 0–17 across the Diocese of Broken Bay. The role includes supervising social work students and assisting with parent education programs. Flexible work arrangements are available after successful completion of the six‑month probation period.
To be successful in this role, you will be passionate in delivering trauma-informed, culturally safe, casework interventions and work alongside families and other services to reduce risk and strengthen safety.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver trauma-informed case management and early intervention support to families.
- Respond effectively to crisis situations and mitigate risk.
- Conduct needs-based assessments and develop tailored case plans.
- Advocate for clients across housing, legal, and welfare systems.
- Provide outreach support and maintain accurate case documentation.
- Facilitate evidenced – based parenting groups.
- Supervise and mentor a social work student.
To Be Successful, You Will Have:
- A degree in Social Work (essential).
- 3+ years’ Casework experience in a child and family service (preferred)
- Experience supervising or mentoring Social Work students (desirable).
- Strong understanding of trauma, mental health, AOD, and DV issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- NSW Driver’s Licence and access to a fully insured vehicle.
Why Choose CatholicCare
- Salary packaging - Pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
- Fitness Passport program – enjoy discounted memberships at a wide range of gyms and fitness facilities across Australia.
- Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.
- Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential counselling and support.
- Bupa Health Discounts – Corporate health benefits.
- Extra Leave – Additional paid leave day over Christmas.
- Hope Awards – Be recognised and celebrated for your impact.
- Baby Bonus – Paid bonus for eligible primary carer.
CatholicCare is a safe, inclusive, and respectful employer. We value the unique perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are committed to working alongside First Nations communities.
We strongly encourage First Nations people to apply. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, genders, faiths and diversity.
If you're looking for a role where you can grow professionally, expand your social work/casework skills, and make a real impact in the lives of people who need it most, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now with your resume and a cover letter and we’ll be in touch!
Questions? Contact us at:
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