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About Centrecare
Centrecare is a not‐for‐profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth Metro, Goldfields and Bunbury region.
The Service
Centrecare's Private Rental Advocacy Service provides short‐term to medium‐term (3‐6 months) support to clients who are in private rental accommodation and at risk of becoming homeless. Services include dealing with rental arrears, consultation and addressing the underlying causes of tenancy vulnerability.
The Role
The case worker will work with families and individuals experiencing domestic violence, drug and alcohol challenges, mental health issues, employment difficulties and tenancy responsibilities such as cleanliness and maintenance. The role involves linking clients to services that address employment, health, financial management and social integration to achieve long‐term, reliable housing.
A Few Specifics
Undertake assessments and informal counselling to improve and enhance clients' personal and social development, and their health and wellbeing.
Deliver therapeutic and skill development services including assessments, counselling, outreach, capacity building, information, and referral opportunities for clients.
Provide access to recreational opportunities for children and their families where possible and appropriate.
Establish relevant networks and links with the community and other service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.
About You
Bachelor in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or Counselling.
Minimum 2 years' experience in housing within a community services setting.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in outreach, homelessness,



individual/family support and/or case management.
Well‐developed written and verbal communication skills and ability to work within a team.
Computer literacy skills and the ability to collect statistical data related to service delivery.
Ability to work with a broad cross‐section of people to include business, other community‐based agencies, private real estate agents, government and different socio‐economic groups.
An understanding of strength‐based approaches to client services.
Current drivers' licence.
National Police Certificate (valid within 12 months).
Working with Children Card.
Benefits
Discounted corporate health cover provided by Bupa and Medibank Private.
Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increasing take‐home pay.
Annual leave loading at 17.5%.
Extra 5 days leave per year pro‐rata.
Access to training and professional development.
Insurance cover to and from work.
Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Clinical and management supervision.
Aboriginal staff provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe
Safeguarding children and young people is everyone's responsibility. Centrecare embeds child safety in all organisational practices with zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect and exploitation.
We are Inclusive
We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart
We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap. All Centrecare employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.
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📌 Case Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 CENTRECARE
📍 New South Wales