Casework Support Worker - Permanency Support Program

This is a permanent full-time (35 hours / week) opportunity and will be based in Oatlands (North Parramatta)  

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 the role

• 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 you

• Diploma (minimum) in Community Services or enrolled and working towards a social service qualification
• Strong advocate for children, young people and families
• Collaborative team player
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Committed to compliance – legal, government and policy
• Technology savvy
• Flexible
• Committed to continuous improvement

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 -
  • Salary-packaging options
  • 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
 asullivan@uniting.org using the subject line: Casework Support Worker - Permanency Support Program enquiry via EthicalJobs for more information.

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

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