Social Worker / Caseworker (Residential Home)
Applications for this role are made on MyCareersFuture, the government job portal. MCI advertises the role there under its employment agency licence. The service is free for job seekers.
- Position level
- Executive
- Experience
- 1 year minimum
- Posted
- 31 Oct 2026 (5 days ago)
- Applications close
- 30 Nov 2026 (25 days left)
About this role
Job Highlight
- Located at Mattar
- 5-Day Work Week (Willing to support after-hours emergencies when required)
- Up to $4,400 (Basic)
- AWS, VB
- Meal Provided
- Attractive Benefit
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in young lives? Join a dedicated residential care team supporting teenagers from challenging backgrounds, where your work directly contributes to healing, growth, and brighter futures.
Why Join Us
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Strong culture of care, empathy and teamwork
- Open communication and collaborative leadership
- Structured support and opportunities to grow professionally
- Meals provided
About the Role
You will play a vital role in supporting the emotional, psychological and social well-being of teenage residents in a structured residential home environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide casework and counselling support to teenagers in residential care
- Conduct needs and risk assessments; develop and implement Individual Care Plans
- Work closely with external stakeholders including schools, agencies and healthcare professionals
- Facilitate restorative work and family counselling sessions
- Monitor residents’ progress, manage incidents and maintain accurate case documentation
- Participate in weekly case conferences and follow-up actions
- Plan and run group work, life skills programmes and developmental workshops
- Coordinate relevant enrichment activities, classes and talks
- Prepare reports and support the Head of Home in assigned duties
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor in Social Work or Registered Social Worker.
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in casework or youth support services
- Strong interpersonal, communication and counselling skills
- Compassionate, resilient and motivated to empower vulnerable youth
- Able to support after-hours emergencies when required
Skills
- Counselling
- Middle School
- Group Work Assessment and Planning
- relationships with external stakeholders
- Teaching Classes
- out-of-hours support
- Interpersonal Skills
- Family Therapy
- Youth Empowerment
- Social Work
- Adolescent Therapy
- Weekly Progress Meetings
- Care Planning
- Agency Services
- Case Management
- Educational Workshops
What happens after you apply
- 1
Register
Submit your details and CV, or apply for a live role. Registration takes a few minutes and is free of charge.
- 2
Meet your consultant
A consultant who specialises in your field contacts you to discuss your requirements, including pay, location, working hours and career direction.
- 3
Get matched
The consultant puts you forward only for roles that suit your experience and goals, and prepares you for each interview.
Alternatively, you can register your details, and a consultant who specialises in your field will contact you as suitable roles open.