Case Worker Kinship Care

Uniting Limited; Broadmeadows; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Early Learning 10% discount (60% for中心

Parental leave up to 10 weeks (primary

EAP counselling

Training and development opportunities

Op Shop discounts 25% off

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a Case Worker - Kinship Care to support and monitor children and young people in statutory kinship care placements, ensuring safety, stability and developmental needs are met. You will collaborate with carers and care teams to craft and review care plans and advocate for young people’s voices.

You will also coordinate care team meetings, maintain comprehensive case documentation, and lead transition planning for young people leaving care, contributing to permanency and

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or other related discipline is essential.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Experience in working with vulnerable children and families in community service sector in care services and/or case management
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with families successfully and in using an outreach model of service
• Knowledge of child development, trauma and attachment theories
• Demonstrated ability to assess and appropriately respond to risk for children and young people

Responsibilities

• Support and monitor children in statutory kinship care placements to ensure safety and stability.
• Develop and review care plans with carers and care teams.
• Coordinate care team meetings and maintain case documentation.
• Lead transition planning for young people preparing to leave care.
• Advocate for the voices and wishes of the young people.

Skills

Case management

Outreach model of service

Trauma-informed care

Risk assessment

Engaging with families

Driver's Licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related

Job description

Job Description

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Part-time (60.8 hours per fortnight), Ongoing position
• Based in Broadmeadows

Your new role

As a Case Worker - Kinship Care, you will be responsible for supporting and monitoring children and young people in statutory kinship care placements to ensure their safety, stability, and developmental needs are met. You'll work closely with carers and care teams to develop and review care plans, strengthen family and community supports, and advocate for the voices and wishes of the young people.

Your role will also involve coordinating care team meetings, maintaining comprehensive case documentation, and leading transition planning for young people preparing to leave care. Ultimately, your work will play an important role in supporting permanency and positive outcomes for children and young people in kinship care.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or other related discipline is essential.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Experience in working with vulnerable children and families in community service sector in care services and/or case management
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with families successfully and in using an outreach model of service
• Knowledge of child development, trauma and attachment theories
• Demonstrated ability to assess and appropriately respond to risk for children and young people

View the position description here

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.