About the Role

• Full-Time position (35 hours/week)
• Max term contract until March 2024
• Based in Penrith
• Flexible working options
• SCHCADS Award Level 4 or 5 depending on qualifications or experience

The objective of the role of Case Workers is to deliver specialist support to clients in the Together Home program

Together Home is a service which supports people who have been sleeping rough into stable accommodation and links them to wraparound supports. This is delivered through a Housing First approach to secure housing linked to intensive and integrated support. 

In this role you can expect to be involved in things like:

• Client engagement including rapport-building, scoping of health, support, and housing needs
• Preparing client-led action plans to address support priorities and to support clients to identify suitable properties and secure and commence a tenancy
• Working in conjunction with other services to provide emotional, personal, and practical support to help people at risk of homelessness to stay safely housed
• Providing information, advocacy, referrals and coordination for individuals and families who require assistance to navigate access to a range of services to achieve case plan goals
• Increasing client capacity to live independently through development of independent living skills
• Leading and coordinating support interventions that are strengths based, trauma informed, recovery-focused and client-led
• Drawing on an ecological framework to support clients to strengthen their connections with family and community and to increase formal and informal supports, personal capacity, and resilience
• Developing, maintaining, and expanding partnership agreements and practice arrangements with community service providers that contribute to tenancy sustainability, personal health, and wellbeing and minimise the risk of further homelessness
• Meeting all data, accreditation, and reporting requirements

Who we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in human services and industry experience
• Experience in and understanding of case management including trauma informed practice
• Understanding of housing and support issues facing adults experiencing homelessness
• Demonstrated experience in delivering a responsive service to people with complex needs
• Understanding of the housing issues facing people experiencing domestic and family violence

You will also have:

• A commitment to Link Wentworth’s values of Customer Focus, Respect, Integrity, Compassion & Ambition
• A valid National Police Check (less than six (6) months old) to the satisfaction of Link Wentworth (or willingness to obtain one)
• At least two (2) Australian Government approved Covid-19 vaccinations
• A current driver’s license valid in the state of NSW
• A current NSW Working with Children’s Check

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply’ and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

Contact

To request a copy of the full position description or to make any other enquiries, please contact Mitchell Green, Recruitment Specialist at [email protected] or phone 02 9159 7569.

Join Link Wentworth today!

Link Wentworth is an ambitious and growing community-oriented organisation. 

Our work engages the full spectrum of housing needs from specialist homelessness services, family and domestic violence services, and a range of social, disability and affordable housing products.

Join Link Wentworth today to enjoy:

• A strong culture of collaborative teamwork, individual empowerment, and client-centred service delivery
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Options for flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements
• A competitive salary with the opportunity to reduce your income tax and increase your take-home pay with not-for-profit salary packaging
• An annual calendar of wellbeing and social events and activities
• Opportunities for recognition with our quarterly and annual Awards of Excellence
• Free coaching or therapy sessions for you and your family members with our award-winning Employee Assistance Program

+ much, much more!!!