Casework Support Worker: Empowering Children & Families

Uniting; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi supervision and development

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a Casework Support Worker to walk alongside children, families and Caseworkers, helping create safe and grounded care environments in Dubbo with regional travel. You’ll organise family time, respite placements and transport, while assisting with basic casework tasks and maintaining records.

Growing in the PSP space in a supportive, culturally safe environment, you’ll be like a caseworker with a safety net, contributing to meaningful outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent, enrolled towards a social service qualification.
• Passionate about keeping children safe and connected to family and community.
• Flexible, reliable and ready to assist where needed.
• Communicate with care, clarity and cultural respect.
• Willing to travel across the Greater Sydney region.
• Hold a current driver’s licence and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support culturally safe family time between children and their families.
• Arrange respite placements and provide transport for children and young people as needed.
• Assist in completing necessary casework tasks, including basic paperwork and case file notes.
• Support visits and facilitate connections between children and their broader kin, community and culture.
• Collaborate with Caseworkers and the clinical team on strategies and support plans.
• Travel across the Greater Sydney region to support face-to-face engagement with families.

Skills

Culturally safe practice

Clear communication

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Tools

Driver license

Working with Children Check

Job description

Uniting is seeking a Casework Support Worker to walk alongside children, families and Caseworkers, helping create safe and grounded care environments in Dubbo with regional travel. You’ll organise family time, respite placements and transport, while assisting with basic casework tasks and maintaining records.

Growing in the PSP space in a supportive, culturally safe environment, you’ll be like a caseworker with a safety net, contributing to meaningful outcomes for children and young people.