About the role
There are currently 2x a permanent full time (35 hours/ week) opportunities based in Port Macquarie
- This role is responsible for the case management and prioritising outcomes for permanency and restoration when a child or young person enters Unitings care
- In this role you will need to meet funding, performance and practice requirements, ethical and professional standards as well as community and stakeholder expectations within PSP
- For more details refer to the attached job description
About Unitings Permanency Support Program
- The Permanency Support Program (PSP) aims to give every child/young person a loving home, whether that be with parents, family, extended family or through guardianship, adoption or quality long term care
- We provide culturally supported placement options for children and young people 0-18 years of age
- PSP also provides a light touch Aftercare service for young people 18-25 years who have left foster care and for the next 4 years will collaborate with Unitings Extended Care Pilot program team to provide holistic support to young people using the Advantage Thinking approach.
About you
- Degree in Social Work or a related Bachelors Degree and 12 months (minimum) relevant casework experience with children and young people in a child protection setting
- Strong advocate for children, young people and families
- Skilled decision maker for childrens best interests underpinned by a demonstrated commitment to hearing the voices of children and young people
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Committed to compliance - legal, government and policy
- Good record keeping
Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but theres more
- Welcoming you exactly as you are
- Work youll be proud of
- Youll have access to a range of support and opportunities including -
- Salary-packaging options
- Wellbeing programs
- Learning and development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Flexible working arrangements
- Regular supervision, support and team meetings
If you feel you have the passion and ability to make a real difference then please apply now! Or contact Alex Sullivan from Unitings Talent Acquisition Team on; 0466 801 937 / asullivan@uniting.org for more information.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, WWC Check and Reference Checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm Tuesday 27th July, 2021
