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CareSouth Hiring for Carer Recruitment Caseworker – Goulburn Job at Goulburn Full Time
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Who We Are
CareSouth is a spirited, truly local community-based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference ‘every day’. Working across southern NSW and ACT, we seek to inspire each other and the communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, families, adults and communities.
About the Role
Due to the growth in our CareSouth Goulburn office, we are looking for a full time Carer Recruitment Caseworker to join our Goulburn team.
The successful person will be a motivated, will have outstanding communication skills and be a dedicated and passionate individual who is able to work autonomously and meet strict timeframes. We are looking for individuals who are ‘out of the box’ thinkers, who may have established networks within the community or someone who can demonstrate their potential to engage with foster carers.
The core focus of the role is to review prospective carers for suitability and maintains a pool of authorised carers through recruitment, assessment and training to ensure children and young people in care are provided with an environment that ensures their safety and wellbeing.
A typical day could include:
- Developing recruitment strategies that attract and engage potential foster carers.
- Coordinating the initial and ongoing training and assessment for foster carers, by creating development plans; and conducting comprehensive assessment reports that inform recommendations.
- Maintaining required database records and respond to placement referrals.
- Engaging with local Goulburn community at various events ensuring the CareSouth brand is positively represented.
The successful applicant will have:
- Completion of Step by Step and Shared Lives training will be considered highly desirable.
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Social Sciences / Social Welfare or equivalent or working towards or equivalent of a minimum 2 years working with children and young persons.
- Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing vulnerable children and their families.
- Previous experience in a related/similar role.
- Sound interpersonal, facilitation, training and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated experience in engaging, establishing and maintain effective community networks.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced computer literacy including familiarity with client management systems.
- Previous experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons.
- Understanding and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health and Safety, Cultural issues and the NSW Child Protection system.
- Current driver’s licence.
- Willing to undergo a National Police Clearance and obtain a (NSW) Working with Children Check clearance number and/or (ACT) Working with Vulnerable People Card.
Do you want to be a part of something great?
At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self-home!
To recognise the work, you do we offer
- 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
- Concessional leave, to be taken over the Christmas period
- Salary packaging entitlements up to $15,899
- Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program
- Tailored professional development pathways
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system
- A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.
Applications Close: 31 October 2021
To Apply: Please review the Position Description attached for a comprehensive overview of the role. Your application must include a copy of your updated resume and a cover letter (Max. 2 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria in the position description.
CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.
NOTE: Positions are subject to a Working with Children/Vulnerable People clearance and satisfactory National Police Check
Enquiries to Karen Hooper, 1300 554 260
Attachments:
- Position Description Carer Recruitment Caseworker.pdf