Case Manager – Intensive Therapeutic Care – Significant Disabilities (ITC-SD)

Wesley Mission is seeking a passionate and experienced Case Manager to join our Intensive Therapeutic Care – Significant Disability (ITC-SD) team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with significant disabilities and complex trauma histories.

You’ll join one of NSW’s largest not-for-profit organisations, with access to ongoing training, professional development and genuine career progression.

About Us

Wesley Mission is a high-profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation providing more than 200 services across NSW. We support people experiencing disadvantage through disability services, aged care, homelessness support, child and family programs, counselling, employment, education and health.

Our Vision is A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters.

About the Program

The ITC-SD program provides therapeutic residential care to children and young people diagnosed with a significant disability in statutory Out-of-Home Care. Our team delivers trauma-informed, person-centered support with a strong focus on permanency, recovery and life-skill development.

About the role

As Case Manager, you will deliver high-quality case work services to children and young people in Intensive Therapeutic Care. You will lead permanency planning, develop and review case plans, and work collaboratively with therapeutic specialists, house managers and support workers.

This role is fast-paced, rewarding and deeply impactful - ideal for someone who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is committed to child-centered practice.

Key responsibilities include:

- Developing, implementing and reviewing therapeutic case plans
- Facilitating case reviews and completing all required documentation
- Supporting identity development,



life story work and life skills
- Building robust partnerships with Aboriginal, CALD, specialist and mainstream services
- Ensuring compliance with OCG Child Safe Standards and DCJ OOHC Case Management Policy
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

- Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology or Social Welfare
- Experience supporting young people with complex care needs
- Strong understanding of OOHC policy, standards and quality frameworks
- Excellent communication, assessment and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Working With Children Check and satisfactory criminal history check

Remuneration

- Salary in accordance with SCHADS Award 2010, Level 5
- Fully maintained vehicle, including fuel, for professional and private use
- Generous salary packaging options
- Ongoing training, supervision and professional development
- Supportive team culture and opportunities for career advancement

Applications close Friday 14 August 2026 at 5pm.

Additional Information

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The position being advertised is a child-related position. Wesley Mission is a child-safe organisation that provides an environment in which children can feel safe and are valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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📌 Case Manager – Intensive Therapeutic Care – Significant Disabilities (ITC-SD) (Penrith)
🏢 Wesley Mission
📍 Penrith