SHS Outreach Caseworker

• Outreach Case Worker - Kempsey
• Fixed Term until 30/06/2026 
• Full-Time 76 hours per fortnight

The Opportunity 

Working within a multidisciplinary team that provides support to Women & Children. The Outreach Caseworker will be responsible for the assessment of the women and family’s needs, establishing individual plans, processing referrals and the implementation of wrap around services, in addition providing professional and accountable case management services for all clients engaged with Samaritans Specialist Homelessness Service. 

Samaritans Specialist Homelessness Service in a client-centred, collaborative way, will support the goals of ensuring that:

• Women and women with children at imminent risk of homelessness are identified and supported to remain safely in their existing housing, or to secure stable housing
• Women and women with children who are homeless are rapidly and safely re-housed
• Women and women with children who are in crisis are provided with safe and secure accommodation and supported to access stable housing
• Women and women with children who are re-housed after becoming homeless are supported to stay housed.

Why Work for us? 

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: 

• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)

About you:

We are looking for a diligent individual who is experienced in supporting people in a range of ways dependent upon the needs of each person, whilst working within relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and frameworks to achieve positive outcomes for the people they are supporting. To be successful, you’ll also have:

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or related disciplines, OR related experience with extensive background in working with women and families with mental health, drug and alcohol issues, and domestic violence.
• Experience in Case Management practice and strengths-based approach
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the complex needs of women and families facing homelessness and domestic violence
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to maintain confidentiality and accountability; including client records, team and organisational discussions
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of Child Protection, WH&S, cultural diversity and ethical practice
• Proven ability to effectively and proactively network and liaise with government and nongovernment service providers

Who we are?

 Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.