CaseWorker – Family Restoration and Preservation Program
* 6 - Months Fixed Term (Maternity Leave cover)
* Competitive Salary and Great Benefits
* Full Time
Your Role
We are looking for a motivated Caseworker to join our growing and highly regarded Families and Justice team. This is a 6-month maternity leave cover position with a potential option to extend. It's an exciting and meaningful opportunity within our evidence-based Family Restoration and Preservation Program, an outreach initiative supporting families across the Greater Parramatta and Western Sydney regions.
Our client-focused program works to reduce risk, strengthen relationships, and promote the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.
Child Safety Commitment
We pride ourselves on being a child safe organisation. As such, this position is subject to rigorous employment screening and ongoing requirements under the Child Protection legislation.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide intensive support and interventions to a caseload of families with children and young people aged 12–16.
* Work collaboratively within a passionate team dedicated to improving family functioning, preventing homelessness, and supporting the preservation of the family unit.
* Build strong relationships and network with schools, police, government agencies, and community organisations to support and grow program outcomes.
* Manage and respond to crisis situations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.
* Deliver targeted case management, including case planning, facilitating case conferences, and completing referrals aligned with identified needs and risks.
* Tertiary qualifications in Social Work or a related degree
* Minimum of two years' experience delivering case management to at‑risk children and young people.
* Excellent communication and time‑management skills.
* Strong networking and relationship‑building abilities.
* Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and trauma‑informed practice.
* Current Driver's Licence and access to an insured vehicle.
* Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check (as required under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998).
* Experience working in the Parramatta and Western Sydney regions.
* Strong rapport‑building skills with children and young people.
* Experience working within family systems.
* Knowledge or experience in Brief Solution‑Focused Therapy or strength‑based practice.
About Us
Established in 1976, Taldumande Youth Services is a leading not‑for‑profit organisation supporting children and young people aged 10–24 across Sydney. Our dedicated and highly trained staff deliver a range of programs in homelessness, family support, and youth justice.
To learn more, please visit our website:
* Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
* Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900, plus access to a meals and entertainment card and discounts (see for details).
* Five weeks of annual leave after the first year of employment, plus 17.5% leave loading.
* Hybrid working arrangements.
* Flexible leave options to recognise NAIDOC Week and Sorry Day.
* Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.
If you are passionate about creating positive outcomes for at‑risk children, young people, and their families, we encourage you to Apply
Please follow the link to submit your application, including your current résumé and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.
For enquiries, contact our Head Office on 3***.
Only applicants who have the legal right to work in Australia will be considered for this position.
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