Description:
CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits
- Above award salary
- Six weeks annual leave plus two weeks personal leave
- Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
- Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well-known retailers
- Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
- Relocation assistance offered up to $3,000 plus 2 weeks accommodation if relocating
About CatholicCare NT and the Program
CatholicCare NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.
CatholicCare NT’s children and parenting program provides early intervention and preventative services and programs, specifically targeting at risk populations, using a whole of family approach to resource, educate, support and skill parents to improve developmental and wellbeing outcomes for children and families.
Our Community Mental Health Program provides intensive, long-term case management, early intervention support (including targeted therapeutic group work), based on the Family Action Plan.
About the role
As an experienced Case Worker, you will be responsible for providing assertive case management, education and support to participants in order for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus on implementing and facilitating program activities and experiences to support families and in particular, the wellbeing of children.
The role includes outreach service delivery to serve the most vulnerable populations as well as working alongside and mentoring a local support worker.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Community Development, Early Childhood and/ or Psychology.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to quickly build respectful relationships with children, families, and staff
- Demonstrated cultural competency, particularly in working with Indigenous people.
- Demonstrated experience in applying early intervention and prevention activities that support the wellbeing of children, young people, and families.
- Demonstrated ability to network effectively with other agencies to support a community approach to wellbeing.
How to Apply
To apply for your next career opportunity click on the apply now or visit our careers website: www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/
Applications Close : 9am Tuesday 27 May 2025
Interviews on : Rolling interviews
Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.
This is not a FIFO role, living and working in a remote community is not for everyone, please consider this before applying.
Safeguarding Children & Young People
CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.
Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Checks.
If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.
RD - Case Worker F&CW