North Coast Community Housing (NCCH) has been providing community housing in northern New South Wales since 1984. We manage over 900 social and affordable properties from our offices in Lismore, Grafton and Tweed Heads. We believe that everyone has the right to live in safe, comfortable and affordable housing.
We are committed to our values, our people and our culture:
- Respect: We are a people centred organisation, respecting the diversity and different needs of the individuals we work with.
- Social Responsibility: We support people with housing needs, striving for equality and fairness in housing outcomes.
- Professionalism: We work with integrity to provide quality, innovative services and are accountable for our decisions and actions.
- Safety and Wellbeing: We are committed to a work environment that values health, safety and wellbeing.
About the Roles:
Working for NCCH with projects that deliver stable housing and wrap-around support for people experiencing homelessness and those who are living in temporary community villages.
These are critical programs in our organisation’s portfolio and we are needing qualified Case Worker’s to ensure continuity of services.
The objective of the Case Worker is to work as part of a delivery team to provide wrap around case management to a targeted group of people who have been affected by the 2022 Northern Rivers Flood Natural Disaster. The key focus of the role is to support people entering the NCCH Flood Recovery program to transition from temporary accommodation or flood affected properties to permanent or habitable housing.
We require coverage of the Community Village 7 days a week (during business hours). This is also an opportunity to join a Talent Pool for any vacancies that may arise over the coming 12 months.
This a fixed term contract [12 month ] with possibility of extension, position based in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.
Further details can be found in the Position Description on our website at: https://ncch.org.au/about-us/work-with-ncch/
About You:
- Hold a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent Human Services tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in the social housing sector and homelessness, and a positive history of working with vulnerable people
- Demonstrated experience in delivering a responsive service to people with complex needs
- A commitment to person centred practice, commitment to social justice and social inclusion
- Have a current Working with Children Check and a valid National Police Check, or willingness to obtain this
- Possession of an unrestricted NSW driver’s licence.
What we offer:
We offer ongoing professional development, a flexible and supportive working environment including family friendly working hours, employee assistance program, salary packaging and above award wages.
This role represents an outstanding opportunity to grow your career in an innovative and supportive work environment that is committed to opportunity and growth for tenants and staff.
The wider region is full of life with lush World Heritage listed rainforests, golden white sandy surf beaches, amazing wildlife and fishing and walking adventures (such as the famous Mount Warning – Wollumbin), hospitals, airports and schools.
An attractive salary package and advantageous not-for-profit salary sacrificing options will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
How to Apply:
Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role:
- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent Human Services tertiary qualification
- Experience in the social housing sector and homelessness
- A positive history of working with vulnerable people
- Demonstrated experience in delivering a responsive service to people with complex needs
Email applications and enquiries to [email protected]
We partner with our local Aboriginal Community and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Thank you in advance for your application, please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.