Help young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomesFlexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid workingTemporary full-time position until December ****, based in Mt Druitt, NSWHelp young Australians to improve their long-term educational outcomesFlexible work arrangements to give you more balance, including hybrid workingTemporary full-time position until December ****, based in Mt Druitt, NSWThe Smith Family is a national children's education charity that works with children and young people to overcome educational inequality caused by poverty – so they can thrive now and into their futures.About The RoleReporting to the On PAR Program Manager, and working with a dedicated and passionate team, this pivotal role provides holistic case management to students and their parents/ carers participating in the On PAR program.
The On PAR (Participation, Attendance, Retention) program provides an early intervention, child-centred, family-focused, intensive case management approach to improve educational attainment of vulnerable children.
The Case Worker will support the student, the family and the school to understand the barriers to the child's engagement in school and education attainment.
The On PAR Program includes a focus on evaluation to ensure the program evolves to meet the needs of the community.ResponsibilitiesA day in the life of our On PAR Case Worker might look like this, but every day can be different.
Primarily, you will be responsible for:Maintaining a case load and, in partnership with children and families, contributing to the design, implementation and evaluation of servicesMaintaining a network of local service providers and other supports and act as a coordination point, including supporting access to specialist servicesEffectively managing data and inform program quality, effectiveness and evaluation through sharing practice knowledge and expertiseParticipating in coaching and practice reflection,



and ensure professional and organisational standards are upheldAbout YouIt takes a special kind of person to be our On PAR Case Worker.
Our successful candidate will bring the following:Degree qualification in Social Work, Welfare or similar with minimum 2-3 years' experienceA strengths based, person-centred, trauma informed practice approachKnowledge of the issues faced by vulnerable families and ability to build rapportExperience in developing outcomes focused case plans in partnership with children and families, providing support and leveraging specialised servicesAbility to collect, manage and analyse dataCompetency in working with community members with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander and CALD communities and organisationsFull current NSW Driver's LicenceOur BenefitsEmployees are at the centre of The Smith Family's values and operations.
By joining our team, you can expect to:Find balance; with flexible work options and opportunities to purchase additional annual leaveMaximise your take home pay; with salary packaging, and save with discounts at retailers across the countryFeel you belong; with a supportive, diverse and inclusive team with regular opportunities to connect with colleagues and communityFeel you belong; with inclusive leave options, including paid parental, cultural and gender affirmation leaveThrive; with support for you and your family's mental and physical health including a complete care and safety platform, unlimited Employee Assistance and access to a huge range of fitness facilities with Fitness PassportIf you are passionate about what you do, committed to making a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we'd love to hear from you.For more information, please contact Wayne Crompton on or You may view the position description here.Closing date: 4 September ****Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children's Check.
We are an equal prospect employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity.
Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
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📌 On Par Case Worker - Education Support (Hybrid) (Sydney)
🏢 The Smith Family
📍 Sydney