Casework Support Worker
1 week ago
About the role
Uniting has casual opportunities supporting the PSP casework team in Western Sydney. The successful applicant must be available to work both weekdays and on weekends as well as flexible hours
You will be responsible for the care, supervision and safety of children living in Out of Home Care during family visits with their birth families and significant others.
Many of the children you meet will have likely experienced trauma. Experience working with children who have experienced trauma is desirable but not essential.
- 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 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 you
- Diploma in Community Services or enrolled and working towards a social service qualification
- Ability to transport children and young people across the Greater Sydney region
- Experience working with children and young people in the child protection sector
- 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
- Current drivers’ licence and willingness to transport families and children.
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
- Wellbeing programs
- Learning and development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Regular supervision, support and team meetings
**Closing date**: 11:55pm Monday 22nd September 2025
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value - it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
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