Case Manager - Community Connections

About the role – Multiple Permanent Part-Time Opportunities (from 0.5 FTE)

Join our Community Connections team and play a meaningful role in supporting people aged 18 to 64 to build social connections, reduce loneliness and increase their sense of belonging within the community. As a Case Manager, you will provide strengths-based, person-centred support that helps participants engage in meaningful activities, build relationships and access community opportunities that enhance their wellbeing and quality of life. Working closely with individuals, families and community partners, you'll contribute to creating positive and lasting outcomes for people across the Adelaide metropolitan community.

Multiple part-time opportunities are available from 0.5 FTE across the North, South and East metropolitan regions. Standard hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm, with flexibility around working days to suit both operational requirements and the successful candidate. Please note that Wednesday is a mandatory working day for all positions.

About you:

You are a passionate and empathetic professional who enjoys working alongside people to achieve meaningful outcomes. You build strong relationships, take a person-centred approach and are confident supporting individuals with diverse needs. You are organised, proactive and committed to helping people strengthen social connections, engage with their community and improve their overall wellbeing.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the work such as a Bachelor of Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' experience in case management.
• Experience applying social work theories and models to case management, including restorative and reflective practice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with participants, families and community stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.

Why work with us?

BaptistCare offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 4.1) + super
• Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
• Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Support for cultural and community obligations, including up to five days of paid Cultural Leave

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Nerissa Tiss at nerissa.tiss@baptistcare.org.au for a confidential discussion.

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