Child & Youth Case Worker

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 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.

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• Diverse role providing impactful support to children and young people experiencing homelessness
• Career development paths available - we pride ourselves on career development pathways for all employees
• Generous NFP Packaging Benefits increasing total pay package

Your Role

Rewarding opportunity to engage directly with children and young people, offering meaningful casework support. In this diverse role you’ll make a lasting impact by providing the guidance and stability they need to thrive.

Join a passionate, close-knit team that values inclusiveness, collaboration, and professional growth across diverse services and programs.

Your Responsibility

• Empower young people to build independence and advocate on their behalf when needed.
• Operate within the Society’s Youth Case Management and Child Safe Framework.
• Craft dynamic case plans that ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people.
• Champion the NSW Child Safe Standards in all services.
• Support living skills, community engagement, and goal-focused group activities.
• Mentor staff with ad hoc coaching and support.
• Drive the team’s success by contributing to the Strategic Plan and promoting a safe, inclusive workplace.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal standards while maintaining accurate client records.
• Conduct home visits for clients in temporary or transitional housing.

You Will Need

• Diploma of Community Services or currently undertaking tertiary study, in welfare or related field.
• Experience working with children and young people
• Demonstrated understanding of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998
• Demonstrated awareness of relevant local community support services for people affected by homelessness , and the capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with such service providers.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills both day to day and in crisis situations
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills
• Understanding of contemporary domestic violence practice, including the gendered nature of violence and working with trauma
• Understanding and commitment to supporting Aboriginal and CALD families ensuring a culturally responsive approach
• Experience in, and willingness to deliver education programs to children and young people and their families
• NSW driver licence

Apply Now

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

Any queries please contact glenn.beatty@vinnies.org.au

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.