Job description
About Us:
Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.
Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.
For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!
- Are you passionate about supporting individuals, children and families experiencing complex emotional challenges, separation or seeking support with life challenges?
- Are you passionate about serving and supporting the community?
- Join our warm, friendly and supportive culture!
About The Role
Anglicare is looking for a Senior Case Worker-Counsellor to provide case management and early intervention support services, including counselling and group work to vulnerable families, children and young people who display early signs or are at risk of developing mental illness.
As a Senior Case Worker-Counsellor, you will ensure service delivery is provided in a variety of settings including Dapto/Nowra office, schools, in the community and home visits. You will provide support, direction to the team and work collaboratively with the Senior Program Manager.
This is a Maximum Term (till June 2026), Part Time (4days a week) role based at Nowra.
Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Client Needs are Met: by conducting a comprehensive client assessment and providing a family action plan which could include counselling, psycho-education and groupwork.
- Advocating for clients and building strong partnerships with internal programs to achieve the best outcomes for the clients. Ensure strong partnerships with internal programs to provide strong referral pathways.
- Providing short term and long-term therapeutic intervention including case management, community education, therapeutic group work and counselling.
- Valuing all people and giving rightful consideration of people’s cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as Australia’s first people.
- Ensure the service is well known in the community by participating in community events that relate to the target group.
- Maintaining a client caseload to ensure targets are met.
- Ensure documentation meets organisational, legislative, and funding requirements
- Contributes to a positive team culture by attending team meetings, listening to feedback and being a positive role model.
Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications e.g. Social Work, Counselling, Social Science, Psychology, or Behavioural Science
- NSW Drivers licence
- Previous experience working with children, young people and their families
- Previous experience working with and supporting clients who have been exposed to trauma, violence or neglect
- Member of AASW, APS, ACA, or organisations registered with PACFA
- Well-developed written, computer skills, and verbal communication skills
Benefits of joining Anglicare:
- A warm, welcoming culture
- Ongoing training and development with a focus on career growth
- Experienced and passionate leadership team who are supportive and consultative
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits – reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment.
- Employee Assistance Program – Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
- Fitness Passport
- Access to discounts from over 400 retailers on our rewards program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Anglicare – Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.
Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.