Carer Assessment and Recruitment Caseworker – Illawarra/Shoalhaven in Wollongong

William Campbell Foundation (WCF) is a not for profit Christian organisation that provides a range of services, including permanency support programs for children and young people. Additionally, WCF delivers therapeutic services to children, young people, individuals and families.

WCF is committed to child safe practices and permanency outcomes for children and young people in care to provide a positive, safe and healing experience that addresses trauma, attachment, self-regulation, culture and community needs.

At William Campbell Foundation, we take pride in our respectful and diverse workplace culture, which supports and creates opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the benefit of children, young people, individuals and families. We value the unique skills, experience and knowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people contribute to the workplace and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles within our organisation.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the criteria will receive equal consideration for employment, without regard to race, age, gender, marital status, sexuality, religion, disability, age, or political opinions.

About the Role

William Campbell Foundation's Carer Assessment and Recruitment Program works in direct partnership with our Permanency Support Program to provide ongoing recruitment and supports for Foster, Relative and Kinship Carers. The aim of the Carer Assessment and Recruitment Program is to support the provision of safe and stable homes for children and young people through permanency, safety and protection with a focus on improving cultural, social, emotional, health and educational outcomes.

Key Requirements

• Minimum Diploma Level Qualifications in a relevant field (for example: Community Services, Youth Work)
• Preferable experience working with Children, Young People and/or Families.
• Knowledge and understanding of issues arising for children, young people and families when children and young people are placed in out of home care.
• Self motivation and high level communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level organisational skills and attention to detail - to meet the administrative needs of the position.
• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Check and NDIS Worker Check.
• Current Unrestricted Drivers Licence (C Class or Higher).
• Access to two referees from current or previous Managers (within the last 2 - 5 years).

If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Morris – 0448 900 ***. Applicants who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted by our HR Team to advise of the next steps.