Case Worker Kinship Care

2 days ago

Dandenong, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Permanent full time position**:

- **Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits**:

- **10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning**

**About the opportunity**

The Kinship Care Program delivers quality case management support to vulnerable children and young people aged 0-18 years who are in the care of a relative or a member of their social network, while they are unable to live with their parents. The program supports both statutory Child Protection clients and voluntary clients without any Child Protection intervention.

As a Case Worker, you will work closely with families to support the development and implementation of case plans that aim to achieve desired outcomes in the context of the child or young person’s ongoing safety, stability and developmental needs.

**What’s on offer**

Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.

In addition to receiving a salary commencing at **SCHADS Level 4** and **superannuation**, you’ll also receive **17.5% leave loading** and an ability to **increase your take-home pay** by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

**Paid parental leave** (10 weeks) is available for eligible employees.

Receive **10% discount** on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.

**About you**

You will also have:

- Demonstrated experience in delivering consumer centric case management support
- An understanding of regulations and legislation relevant to the child, youth and family welfare sector
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders including carers, Child Protection staff and other community stakeholders
- Proven ability to maintain comprehensive case notes, client files and reports in a timely manner
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Click here to view the full position description.

**How to apply**

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact **Michele Adamson - Team Leader Kinship First Supports** on **0421 412 504**.

**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.
- 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._

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