Home Based Care Case Manager

Job description

About the role A Home-Based Care Case Manager supports children and young people living in foster through a therapeutic, trauma‑informed approach that prioritises safety, stability, and emotional wellbeing. The role provides comprehensive case management, including supervising and supporting caregivers, completing annual assessments, conducting regular home visits, and spending meaningful one‑to‑one time with clients, with the flexibility to increase contact when risks or needs escalate. It requires strong cultural awareness, particularly in relation to Aboriginal children and families, along with a solid grounding in trauma‑informed practice, pain‑based behaviours, and social work theory. The Case Manager works collaboratively with caregivers, families, Child Protection, and community services to ensure care plans are coordinated, evidence‑informed, and responsive to each child’s circumstances. Success in the role relies on excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams while exercising sound judgement independently, and a commitment to high standards of documentation, legislative compliance, and child safeguarding....