Child & Young Persons Case Worker

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.  Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  

• Full time, Max term Contract | Location: Lewisham
• Strong focus on career development with clear progression pathways
• Supportive team environment where your work has real impact

Your Role

This role focuses on delivering direct, meaningful support to children and young people living in refuge and transitional housing who are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic and family violence. You will work alongside families to strengthen safety, wellbeing and long term outcomes. You will provide trauma informed, child centred support within a safe and structured environment. Working closely with families, you will help children and young people regain confidence, reconnect with their communities and build pathways toward independence. 

Your Responsibility

• Work in line with the organisation’s Child Safe Framework to ensure best practice at all times
• Develop and implement case plans that prioritise safety, wellbeing and stability
• Deliver one to one and group support sessions with children, young people and parents
• Support children and families to reconnect with education, training, community, culture and country
• Promote independence and resilience in children and young people
• Collaborate with internal and external services to provide holistic, wraparound support
• Build strong relationships with local service providers and community networks

You Will Need

• Minimum relevant Bachelor degree qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role, including experience working with women and children impacted by family violence
• Sound understanding of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
• Knowledge of local support services relating to homelessness and family support
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills, including in crisis situations
• High level computer skills and strong administrative capability
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Understanding of trauma informed practice and the gendered nature of violence
• Commitment to culturally responsive practice, particularly with Aboriginal and CALD families
• Experience delivering education or support programs to children, young people and families

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please email: careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.