AddressAbout the role
This is an Expression of Interest to join Uniting’s Talent Pool of caseworkers within our Brighter Futures program on the Central Coast.
About the opportunity
Uniting is seeking qualified caseworkers to join our talent pool for our Brighter Futures program on the Central Coast.
You will provide casework and case management to families, children and young people who are at risk of further escalation within the child protection system.
- You will provide casework and case management services to families with complex needs in the Brighter Futures program in accordance with the Service Provision Guidelines and Program Model.
- Provide planning support and structure for the safety of children and young people and immediately take appropriate action in line with Uniting Communities’ policies and the Mandatory Reporting Guidelines where the safety of the child or young person is at risk.
- Assess families’ strengths and needs using the NCFAS G+R and other approved assessment tools. Assist families to formulate goals that are child focused and address the safety and well-being of children. Formulate goals that meet their needs. Provide families with appropriate assistance to achieve these goals.
- Facilitate and participate in the development and review of the family’s case plan in accordance with the program model timeframes.
- Deliver the Practice Framework for Working with Families affected by domestic violence and other approved practice interventions.
- Support parents/carers to develop their skills utilising role-modelling and teaching strategies as appropriate, utilising a home visiting approach wherever possible.
- Monitor children’s developmental milestones, refer to childcare services and specialist early intervention services including Brighter Futures Early Childhood Facilitators (where available and appropriate) and maintain placements in childcare.
Your Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences or related as well as relevant work experience with children and families.
- Demonstrated ability to engage families from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and work in partnership with them to achieve their goals and address child safety concerns using a variety of intervention strategies from a range of theoretical models.
- Demonstrated understanding of child protection issues and the ability to identify and address these issues with families when required.
- Demonstrated understanding of issues facing vulnerable families, principles of early intervention and the importance of children’s early years on later outcomes, and of children’s developmental stages and practical parenting skills.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct family assessments using a strengths-based approach.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of families as required.
- Proven computer skills including word processing, accessing emails and internet.
- Current Driver’s License and willingness to transport families.
- Current NSW WWCC
Aboriginal children and families are overrepresented in this program and within the child protection system. Appropriate cultural knowledge and understanding is important to deliver effectively in this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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
- Starting base salary of $87,997.
- Access to generous salary packaging options
- Wellbeing programs – fitness passport
- Access to Uniting’s URewards program
- Career development opportunities
- Amazing workplace culture
Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at *******@uniting.org
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, Friday 7th June 2024
