Senior Case Worker

Uniting WA; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave

Health benefit

Volunteer leave

Training & development

Job summary

Uniting WA is seeking a Senior Case Worker to deliver targeted, in‑home family support for families facing child protection concerns. The role focuses on strengthening family relationships and safety, applying trauma‑informed practice and culturally respectful approaches.

The successful candidate will coordinate case management, engage with families to build skills, and work with Aboriginal communities to support wellbeing and safer home environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience with children, families and child protection systems.
• Knowledge of strengths-based practice and trauma theory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intensive in-home family support to vulnerable families.
• Coordinate and plan multi-agency case management and service delivery.
• Engage with Aboriginal communities and uphold cultural practices within service delivery.

Skills

Case management

Trauma-informed

Strengths-based practice

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/related field

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Case Worker to join our organisation in making a positive impact in the lives of the families we support.

This is a therapeutic case management position that facilitates intensive family service delivery to vulnerable children and families where there are significant child protection concerns.

Provide intensive in-home family support services to families currently working with the Department of Communities (Child Protection and Family Support) who require support to improve family wellbeing and keep their children safely at home or support reunification of children.

The role involves working with families to develop their skills and abilities to strengthen their relationships.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About you

To be successful you will need:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Community Services is required for this position.

Experience in working with children, young people and families who have been engaged with child protection and out of home care system.

A minimum of 2-3 years experience working with families and or children with multiple complexities affecting family functioning including involvement with child protection.

Strong working knowledge of strengths-based practice, child development, attachment, trauma theory and how these relate to children, young people and their families who are engaged with the child protection and/or out of home care system.

Proven ability to coordinate, plan and facilitate case management and service delivery to families that are difficult to engage, and are experiencing multiple vulnerabilities.

Experience and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the impacts of the Stolen Generation.

Direct work experience with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and demonstrated understanding of cultural practices is required.

You will also be required to provide a current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Card and Driver's licence.

Working with Uniting

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected.

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We're a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Our values

We're bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we'll support you to belong and thrive.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we're committed to a safe workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

The Perks

• Access NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meal and entertainment packaging
• 5 weeks annual leave pro rata
• $100 Health and Wellbeing benefit per year
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Social & Welfare Services 101-1,000 employees

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Perks and benefits 5 weeks of Annual Leave Salary packaging options Comprehensive learning & development opportunities

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