Case Manager – Next Step PlusNorth Coast | Permanent Full TimeHelp young people build life beyond care.Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
As a Case Manager – Next Step Plus, you'll support young people transitioning from out-of-home care to build the confidence, skills and connections they need to live independently and achieve their goals.Working across the North Coast region, you'll manage your own caseload while delivering outreach-based, strengths-focused support that empowers young people to navigate housing, education, employment, health, wellbeing, relationships and independent living.If you're passionate about making a genuine difference and enjoy working autonomously while being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.About the OrganisationEvery day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow.
With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia.
We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness.
We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.




Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.Why Join Us?
Permanent full-time position based on the North CoastMonthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)Flexible work arrangements, including work from home opportunitiesPool vehicles availableKilometre reimbursement for approved work travelSalary packaging to increase your take-home payOngoing learning, development and career progression opportunitiesBe part of one of Australia's largest and most respected social purpose organisationsAbout the RoleAs a Case Manager, you'll work alongside young people aged 15 years and over who are preparing to leave care, as well as young adults who have already exited care.You'll provide outreach-based case management that is practical, team-oriented and tailored to each young person's strengths, aspirations and individual needs.
Your role will focus on helping young people achieve sustainable outcomes across:Housing and accommodationEducation and employmentHealth and wellbeingIndependent living skillsCommunity participationFamily, cultural and social connectionsYou'll coordinate services, advocate for young people, develop goal-focused plans, and work closely with Child Safety,



community organisations and other stakeholders to ensure young people have the support they need to thrive into adulthood.This role requires regular travel throughout the service area and offers the opportunity to work independently while remaining well connected to a supportive and experienced team.What You'll BringWe're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and confident building strong, trusting relationships.You will ideally have:A relevant Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Social Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)Experience providing case management to young people with complex needsStrong engagement, assessment, planning and advocacy skillsExperience coordinating services and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholdersExcellent communication and documentation skillsThe ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain accurate case recordsAn understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practiceExperience supporting young people with a care experience will be highly regardedA current unrestricted Queensland Driver LicenceSuccessful Candidates Will RequireNational Criminal History CheckWorking with Children Check (Blue Card)Licenced Care Service Check (LCS)Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date.
Current closing date is midnight Sunday 16th AugustAdvertised: 31 Jul **** E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 16 Aug *******:55 E. Australia Standard Time
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📌 Case Manager (Nsp), Full-Time Permanent - North Coast (Brisbane)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Brisbane