Casework Support
- Inspiring and connecting, imagining and doing - join Uniting as we take real steps to make the world a better place
- Be part of a passionate and collaborative team advocating for children, young people, carers and families
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 the role
- This role is responsible for assisting the casework team with some aspects of case management to achieve permanency outcomes when a child or young person enters Unitings care
- This role is a recognized pathway and development opportunity to a full Caseworker role
- For more details refer to the attached job description
About you
- Strong advocate for children, young people and families
- Collaborative team player
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written
- Committed to compliance legal, government and policy
- Technology savvy
- Flexible
- Committed to continuous improvement
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
Click apply now and Lets Change Lives Together.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a National Police, reference and Working with Children checks.
