Case Worker Kinship Care
3 days ago
Support and monitor children in kinship care to ensure safety and stability
Increase your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
Full – Time, Max-Term Position based in Reservoir
Your new roleIn this position as a Kinship Care Practitioner, you will be responsible for supporting and monitoring children and young people in statutory kinship care placements to ensure their safety, stability, and developmental needs are met. You'll work closely with carers and care teams to develop and review care plans, strengthen family and community supports, and advocate for the voices and wishes of the young people.
Your role also involves coordinating care team meetings, maintaining comprehensive case documentation, and leading transition planning for young people preparing to leave care. Ultimately, your work will help secure permanency and positive outcomes for children and young people in kinship care.
Benefits of working at UnitingOur work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. In addition to your salary of hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) + super, you can access the following.
- Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- 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).
- Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
- A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or other related discipline is essential.
- Current Australian Drivers License
- Experience in working with vulnerable children and families in community service sector in care services and/or case management
- Demonstrated experience in engaging with families successfully and in using an outreach model of service
- Knowledge of child development, trauma and attachment theories
- Demonstrated ability to assess and appropriately respond to risk for children and young people
View position description here.
How to applyClick APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We\'ll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions, reach out to Emma Hall for a chat.
About UnitingAt 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 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.
Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
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