Casework Support Worker – Permanency Support (OOHC)

About the role

This is an opportunity to join the casual pool of Casework Support Workers across both Western and Aboriginal Western PSP teams.
– Availability to work a variety of shift times across both weekdays and on weekends is required

You will be responsible for the care, supervision and safety of children living in Out of Home Care during family visits with their birth families and significant others.
Many of the children you meet will have likely experienced trauma. Experience working with children who have experienced trauma is desirable but not essential.

• 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 Uniting’s care
• This role is a recognised pathway and development opportunity to a full Caseworker role
• For more details refer to the attached job description PSP Casework Support_PD_FINAL.docx

About Uniting’s 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 Uniting’s Extended Care Pilot program team to provide holistic support to young people using the Advantage Thinking approach

About you

• Sector experience working with children, young people and families
• Strong advocate for children, young people and families
• Collaborative team player
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong administration skills and proficient case note writing skills
• Current drivers’ licence and willingness to transport families and children.
• Willingness to transport children and young people across the region
• Flexibility to be available for overnight shifts (if required)

Benefits and culture

Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more

• Welcoming you exactly as you are

·         Work you’ll be proud of

• You’ll have access to a range of support and opportunities including –
• Wellbeing programs 
• Learning and development opportunities 
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular supervision, support and team meetings

Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team
0466801937 /  asullivan@uniting.org  for more information.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

Closing date: 11:55pm, Monday 6^th May 2024