Therapeutic Case Worker
24 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract until December 2026 with possibility of permanency
Join an award winning Not For Profit where you can make a difference in a rapidly growing community!
North West Community Services Inc (NWCS) is a long established, not for profit, community- based organisation, servicing individuals and families within Sydney’s North West Growth Area, with a particular focus on Blacktown North West. NWCS’s vision is “Building a Stronger Community Together”, and we do this by underpinning all our activity with our values of Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Sustainability and Equity. NWCS is a Child Safe Organisation and values the voices, needs and safety of children and young people.
As a neighbourhood/community centre, we aim to build strong community connections, offering a range of opportunities and meaningful activity that can improve health and wellbeing, economic and social outcomes.
NWCS has an exciting role for a suitably qualified and experienced professional to join our Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, providing therapeutic case management and group-based services. The position will commence late January 2026.
The Position
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Team is funded by a range of NSW Government Departments, Western Sydney Primary Health Network and private donors. The program seeks to work with our most vulnerable community members, providing person centred and trauma informed case work services. The position will engage with youth, children and parents/carers, delivering therapeutic casework and client centred support services. The position will also offer group based activities, including supported playgroup. The position will work with clients to develop appropriate goals, understand needs, navigate the service system and focus on building capacity to achieve enhanced life outcomes. The position will build strong relationships and referral pathways with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
The successful candidate will have the following essential requirements:
Tertiary qualifications in mental health/ social science/ human services/community services
Commitment to social justice, cultural diversity, accountability and integrity
Demonstrated experience with trauma informed and person centred practice
Five years industry experience delivering client centred case work services to vulnerable people and those with complex needs
Demonstrated experience delivering group-based programs for children, young people and parents/carers
Strong level of communication, written and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with people from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and with diverse stakeholders
High level computer skills, documentation, client data management systems and attention to detail
Ability to manage a high volume workload
National Police Check, Working with Children Check and First Aid (or willing to attain)
Drivers Licence and comprehensively insured motor vehicle
Desirable Criteria
Membership of Australian Association of Social Workers, or other relevant entity
We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or CALD backgrounds.
Package on offer:
North West Community Services is an employer of choice offering:
· SCHADS Award- Level 4
· Salary packaging options
· Family friendly/flexible work options
· Ongoing training and development
· Access to free EAP
· Free parking and close to transport
· Additional leave days over Christmas
Applicants must submit a CV, with referee contact details, with a written application addressing the selection criteria when applying for this role.
To apply for the position, please visit seek.
Applications Close 15 January 2026 at 5pm.
For further information about this role please call 9627 3622
We thank all applicants for their interest in this role. Please note, due to time restraints, we will only contact those applicants proceeding to the next stage of the recruitment process.