Case Worker - Youth and Families - Fixed term Part time

Apply Job no: 4BKJT Category: Child, Youth and Family Services, Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) About the role: The Caseworker - Youth and Families is responsible for providing high quality early intervention and support services to vulnerable young people 16-24 years and their families across the Blacktown local government area. The Case Manager: Support young people and their families to access services that meet their needs; Provide client-focused casework, manage a case load and achieve individual targets; Ensure that the emotional, social, behavioural, developmental and educational needs of young people are met; Ensure that case work practice is responsive to individual needs and reflects the organisation's values, policies and practice frameworks; Ensure that the rights of young people are protected, their wellbeing is actively safe guarded and any concerns are reported immediately; Develop and deliver skills-focused group work and skills training including independent living skills; Ensure that young people remain connected to the significant people and places in their lives; Ensure that young people have access to information and experiences which assist them to develop a positive sense of identity and culture; Ensure that young people and/or their families are included in decision making processes; Develop skills and expertise in key practice areas e.g. trauma; attachment; sexual, physical and emotional abuse; neglect; separation and loss; substance abuse; mental illness etc. Participate in team meetings, service networks, inter-agencies and forums as required; Promote the work of the organisation in the sector and wider community; Comply with the organisation's administrative and financial management procedures; Participate in professional development opportunities as required; Participate constructively in supervision and performance appraisals; Participate in the development and review of policies and procedures; Remain informed of policy, practice and developments in early intervention and youth services Be available to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends; Be available to undertake higher duties and/or secondment as required; Undertake other duties as required. Related documents SHS Case Manager PD May 2026 Published on 15 Jul 2026, 4:11 AM