Join our Home Based Care team and help create secure, reliable and nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive.
Employment Details
Employment Type:
Full Time Permanent
Classification:
Social Worker Level 4 (SW4)
Salary:
$92,437 to $99,452 plus superannuation
Salary Packaging:
Up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment benefits
Location:
Ballarat, VIC
Above Award Entitlements:
Including 3 days paid Christmas Leave annually
Our Values
At Cafs, our work is guided by the values of:
Respect | Integrity | Collaboration | Kindness | Innovation
About the Program
The Home-Based Care team at Cafs supports the safety, wellbeing, and development of children aged 0?18 years who are subject to statutory orders. The program includes Kinship Care, Kinship First Supports, Foster Care, and Permanent Care. Practitioners work closely with carers to ensure children are matched to safe, nurturing homes that meet their individual needs. The Family House program complements this work by supporting meaningful time with family, which is vital for reunification and attachment.
About the Role
As a
Home Based Care Case Coordinator
, you will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring care placements for children and young people in foster care and kinship care arrangements.
You will work collaboratively with carers, Child Protection practitioners, families, schools, health professionals and community services to support the achievement of case plan goals and maintain placement stability.
This role requires strong relationship-building, case coordination, advocacy and problem-solving skills, together with a commitment to trauma-informed practice and child-centred care.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and support foster care and kinship care placements in line with approved case plans.
Maintain regular contact with children and young people, monitoring wellbeing and identifying emerging needs.
Provide ongoing support,



supervision and coaching to carers to strengthen placement stability and carer capacity.
Work collaboratively with Child Protection and key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
Advocate for children and young people to access education, health, recreational and community-based opportunities.
Support safe and meaningful family contact arrangements in accordance with case plans.
Prepare reports, case summaries and professional recommendations as required.
Maintain accurate and timely case records and documentation.
Identify, assess and respond to risks in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches, including TBRI, to all aspects of practice.
Contribute positively to a collaborative and values-based team culture.
Why Join Cafs?
At Cafs, you'll join a supportive and inclusive organisation where your contribution genuinely matters.
Salary packaging benefits
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Regular supervision and reflective practice support
A supportive, collaborative and values-based culture
An organisation committed to child safety, inclusion, diversity and eliminating family violence
Opportunities to positively influence the lives of young people transitioning from care
Above-award benefits, including 3 days paid Christmas Leave annually
Our Commitment
Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
"To work with people to enable healing, hope and meaningful impact across all generations."
Applications close 4 September ****. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and employment is subject to satisfactory Police and Victorian Working with Children Checks.
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