Support children and young people in Out-of-Home Care through case management, therapeutic planning, and frontline coaching. Drive positive outcomes by embedding trauma-informed, culturally safe practices and ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.

The role operates across two primary functions:

- 18 hours per week supporting frontline staff in the homes to implement case and care strategies.
- 20 hours per week completing case work duties, including planning, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free,plus $2,650 entertainment card
- Paid training and professional development
- Opportunities for career development and growth pathways
- Access to Pool vehicles
- Supportive and values-driven team culture
- Discounts on dining, travel, and retail

What You’ll Be Doing

- Lead and review case plans to meet therapeutic and cultural goals
- Coach and support staff to embed strategies in daily care
- Engage with families, carers, and agencies to align goals
- Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with standards
- Promote safe, nurturing,



and culturally respectful environments

What You’ll Bring

- Diploma (or working towards) in community, youth, or social work
- Proven case management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices
- Strong documentation and compliance capability
- Current full Australian driver’s licence and probity clearances

We are a purpose-driven organisation supporting children and young people through therapeutic, evidence-based care. Guided by our values—Inspired, Courageous, Skilful, Responsive—we foster a supportive, cooperative culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and positive futures.

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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📌 Case Worker | Hunter/Western (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Lifestyle Solutions
📍 Newcastle City Council