Kinship Case Manager

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• Help ensure the best possible kinship care arrangements for children and young people.
• SCHADS Level 4 + increase take-home pay with up to $15,900 salary packaging benefits.
• Grow your skills and experience in this ongoing full-time position based in Horsham.
  
  
  • 525404
  • Horsham, VIC, 3400
  • Child, Youth & Families
  • Permanent Full Time
  • Closing on: Sep 11 2025
    
    • Help ensure the best possible kinship care arrangements for children and young people.
    • SCHADS Level 4 + increase take-home pay with up to $15,900 salary packaging benefits.
    • Grow your skills and experience in this ongoing full-time position based in Horsham.
      
      
    Your new role
    
    You will manage cases effectively for children and young people aged 0-18 in Kinship placements. This involves supporting them through daily challenges, fostering positive relationships, and engaging them in activities designed to build resilience and self-esteem.
    
    You will work closely with kinship carers, birth parents, extended family members, and professionals to provide a secure and nurturing environment for the child's development. You will harness the capacity of extended family networks to ensure the best possible kinship care arrangements for the children and young people in your 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 base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 4) and super, you'll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.
    
    With Our Meal Entertainment Benefit Of $2,650 Annually, You Can Save On Dining Out And Drinks, Making The Most Of Your Pre-tax Dollars. At Uniting, You Can Also Access The Following
    • Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave
    • 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).
    • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
    • Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.
      
      
    Your skills and experience
    • Diploma of Community Welfare Work or related discipline. (Desirable but not essential)
    • Current driver's license. (Mandatory)
    • Experience in the community services sector in a case management role (desirable)
    • Previous experience in the child and family welfare field, this experience will be in Child Protection, Out of Home Care, Family Services and/or other services working with vulnerable families and children.
      
      
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    How to apply
    
    Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we'll get in touch shortly. We'll be reviewing applications as they come through as we're keen to engage with someone.
    
    If you'd like to know more, please get in touch with Naomi Lovell, Team Leader, on 0403 248 910 during business hours.
    
    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.
    
    Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.Seniority level
    • Seniority levelEntry level
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    • Employment typeFull-time
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    • IndustriesCivic and Social Organizations

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