Casework Support Worker

Casework Support Workers directly assist the day-to-day work of Caseworkers in their efforts to provide care and improve the life experiences of vulnerable children, young people and families. As a Casework Support Worker, you'll be responsible for undertaking tasks that support case planning and documentation, referrals and appointments, case visits and day-to-day team priorities.

More specifically your responsibilities will include:

• maintaining timely client and casework records, including client information system records, the coordination and deliver of court papers and appropriate information sharing
• undertaking logistical arrangements for meetings including case management and family meetings, supervised visits, appointments and other activities that directly support case planning and decision-making for children and young persons
• supervising “low risk” family contact visits and prepare summary reports which accurately record observations
• contributing  to continuous learning, professional networks and relationships through the co-ordination of meetings and other information sharing activities
• actively participate as a team member with caseworkers and administrative staff to address team priorities and directly support caseworkers on a day-to-day basis

Casework Support Workers undergo extensive training within the first few months of employment including:

• e-learning videos, interactive modules and workbooks
• face-to-face workshops
• workplace tasks including shadowing and secondary work
• with an assigned individual learning support officer.

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Our vision is to enable vulnerable people to participate fully in NSW social and economic life and build stronger, more sustainable and inclusive communities.