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* Work to help children find their forever home
About the Role
Barnardos are looking for a full-time, permanent Case Manager in the Adoptions Program.
This is a fantastic Hybrid work arrangement working between the office in Homebush West and Working-from-home. The caseload for this position would geographically cover Metro Sydney, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and North Shore.
The Case Manager will be responsible for:
* Maintenance of a caseload as allocated by the Program Manager Adoption.
* Implementation of Barnardos’ policies and procedures by having appropriate theoretical and practical skills in the areas of case management, adoption and/or permanent family care.
* Preparation of written reports on carers and children in need of placement for presentation at Adoption Approval Panel meetings and Matching meetings. Preparation of other reports as appropriate, including s91 report for filing in Supreme Court of NSW.
* Preparation of necessary documentation for adoption applications to the Supreme Court. Liaison with solicitors and barristers and appearing at Court to give evidence if required.
* Casework with the child’s birth family involving the development of case plans and co-ordination of contact arrangements between birth parents and their children.
About You
As a Case Manager, you will ideally have;
* Tertiary/Degree qualifications in Social Welfare or a related discipline.
* Proven experience in working in a welfare setting, ideally with children and families, including provision of case management services preferably in an Out of Home Care setting.
* Excellent written skills, including producing accurate and timely reports and maintaining case notes.
* Demonstrated understanding of issues of confidentiality.
* Demonstrated experience of working effectively as part of a team.
* Demonstrated experience of engaging respectfully with children and families.
About the Organisation
Barnardos Australia is one of Australia’s leading children’s social care agencies, focused on building relationships between children, young people, their families and the community. Over the next 5 years, Barnardos commits to supporting more vulnerable children to thrive through effective evidence-informed and research-based programs.
Applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of Working for Barnardos
* Development through individual and group mentoring
* Secondments, acting up and project work
* Flexible working arrangements
* Cultural leave
* A day off during NAIDOC week
* Additional annual leave during Christmas/New Year break
* Volunteer opportunities at community events and many more
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are further supported by the Aboriginal Cultural Unit (ACU) and Barnardos Indigenous Group (BIG) to meet their cultural needs within the organisation.
Salary: Base $85,131 to $91,259 per annum plus leave loading plus superannuation. Packaging available to receive $15,860 of your salary tax free. Motor vehicle packaging available on selected roles.
To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance and current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number) and for the ACT a Drivers History Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and CYPS Check.
Vaccination for COVID-19 is a condition of employment and engagement with Barnardos.
How to apply:
To register your interest hit APPLY NOW and submit your Resume. For a confidential discussion please call Gemma Haworth on 0482182600