Job description
- Permanent part-time role offering 4 days a week based in Newcastle (Windale or Wallsend) working in our Community Services & Housing division
- Utilise your skills by providing high quality case management service
- Be part of a strong and caring community that values personal well-being and one another
The Community Services & Housing Division seeks to provide the highest quality of community services that are consistent with BaptistCare’s purpose and values, meets client needs and the quality of service is recognised as setting industry standards.
About the team
Our Microfinance team works together to support low-income earners by providing small loans and engage in practical conversations to increase our client’s financial awareness. We walk with each person to understand the unique circumstances of their life and we empower them to live well through practical and reliable support.
About the role
As a Microfinance Case Worker, your role is to support the delivery of the No-Interest Loans scheme (NILS) through effective co-ordination and interpersonal engagement in the NILS scheme engaging with clients within a trauma informed care framework.
This is a permanent part-time position offering 4 days a week based in Newcastle (either at Windale or Wallsend).
The successful applicant will have:
- Qualifications in Community Services, Social Work, Counselling or other relevant fields (Diploma minimum or relevant workplace experience)
- Experience in social or community work, counselling and group facilitation
- Experience working in a trauma informed, client-centred way
- Current and valid Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Registration
- Current drivers’ license
- Models & promotes BaptistCare vision, purpose and practises & leads others aligned with our Shared Values
- Strong administrative skills and numeric capacity
- Excellent communication skills verbally and written – multilingual would be an advantage
- Advanced skills in risk assessment and case work relating to Domestic and Family Violence
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated but also work collaboratively as part of a wider team
- Demonstrated time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders, services, agencies, departments, and government and non-government organisations
About Us
BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.
We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.
If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply Now’’ and attach your CV and a Cover Letter.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.
BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.