Carer Development Case Manager

SCHADS 5.1

Long contract till 30 June 2026

Fantastic team

The Opportunity: 

The Carer Development Case Manager is responsible for providing professional and accountable case management for children and young persons, their birth family and carers in the Samaritans Permanency Program. In addition, Case Managers are required to proactively engage and work with birth families to facilitate restoration for birth families and children/young people in care. This will be achieved through regular birth family and carer contact, remaining non-judgemental and empathetic and providing enhanced strategies for positive parenting.

The Permanency Program operates across Newcastle, Central Coast, Upper and Lower Hunter and Western NSW regions.

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have - 

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Welfare,
  Psychology, Education or any other relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant transferrable experience
• Sound professional knowledge and theory base particularly in the areas
  of trauma, attachment and therapeutic care.
• Knowledge and understanding of the NSW Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care environment and the legislation that governs case management practice in this area.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating coaching and training.
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking assessments.
• Proven assessment writing skills
• Exceptional organisational and administration skills to adhere to
  deadlines while working under pressure.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to be able to
  work effectively with a wide range of diverse people and stakeholders.
• A non-judgemental and strength-based approach to engaging and
  working with children and young people, their carers and families.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to maintain confidentiality and
  accountability; including records of children and young people, their
  carers and families and team discussions.

The successful applicant will also possess or have willingness to obtain the following: NSW Working with Children Check, Criminal history check, Driver's License, first aid & CPR certificate and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.

Why Work for us? 

Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team, you have access to the following great benefits: 

• Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight. 
• Career and development opportunities 
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms) 
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program 
• Flexible working options (including compressed week, RDO’s & 9-day fortnights) 
• 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. 
• Highly diverse and rewarding role giving back to the community and the people we support.  

Who are we?

Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a leading faith-based organisation, serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast. Anglican Care is dedicated to providing quality aged care services including home care, retirement living and residential aged care.
Our social justice service, Samaritans, offers life changing support and advocacy to youth and those in need. Newcastle Anglican Schools invest in children and young people and offer a holistic approach to education. 
We have two early childcare centres and four schools. Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Lakes Grammar School, Manning Valley Anglican College and Scone Grammar educate a combined 3,000 students. Newcastle Anglican’s vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.

For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au

To apply click Apply now! 

Please include your cover letter and resume addressing your experience and qualifications.

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

No agencies or third-party applications please.

We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date

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