Caseworker - Doorways For Youth

**About the role**:
**_ This is a full-time permanent position, based in Campbelltown. _**_Starting base annual salary of _**_$79,823 to $87,169 negotiable based on experience, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. _**

**About Uniting**:
When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute 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 leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders - past, present, and emerging - and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

**About the opportunity**:
As a Caseworker, you'll work alongside young people and their families to break the cycle of homelessness. From crisis intervention to one-on-one casework, your role will be to guide, advocate, and empower. You'll develop strong partnerships with local housing providers, mental health services, and community organisations to create holistic support networks that genuinely make a difference.

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to change the trajectory of a young person's life. You'll provide them with the tools, resources, and guidance to overcome challenges like housing insecurity, unemployment, substance abuse, and family violence. With every success story, you'll be reminded that your work is not just meaningful—it's life-changing.
- **Provide casework support** - Deliver client-centred, strengths-based casework to young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Assist with crisis intervention, support, and advocacy for young people and their families.
- **Develop relationships** - Strengthen connections with local services, including accommodation providers, to ensure comprehensive support.
- **Referral and Advocacy** - Assess and refer young people to appropriate services, including housing, mental health, employment, and educational support. Advocate on behalf of young people to assess necessary resources and services.
- **Collaborate with external services** - Work closely with housing, mental health services, community housing providers, police, hospitals and other relevant agencies to ensure wrap-around support for young people.

**Your Qualifications & Experience**
- **Tertiary qualifications** in Social Sciences or a related field.
- A **deep understanding** of the challenges faced by homeless youth and a commitment to delivering client-centered support.
- **Proven experience** in casework, advocacy, and building strong, trusting relationships with young people.
- Ability to work **collaboratively** with a range of services and community partners.
- Current **NSW Driver's license** and a current **NSW WWCC**

**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
- Starting base annual salary of **_$79,823 to $87,169 _**negotiable based on experience plus super paid at 11.5%
- Access to generous salary packaging options - pay less tax, meal and entertainment benefits.
- Wellbeing programs - access to fitness passport.
- Access to Uniting's URewards program - discounts from retailer partners.
- Career development opportunities such as training, education.
- Ex-gratia leave of 5 days as part of EBA as well as additional leave purchasing options.
- Amazing workplace culture

**Closing date: 11:55pm, Sunday 9th February 2025**
- "At Uniting, we don't just care about Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) because it's the right thing to do - D&I is part of our identity and the future we see for ourselves._
- We're on a journey to intentionally and visibly weave diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We strive to be a place where everyone feels included, safe and confident to be themselves. A place where diversity is valued, and essential, to co-create a better world._
- We have four lived experience-led employee D&I networks that provide insights and guidance to our organisation and drive active allyship: Uniting PRIDE network; Uniting Disability Inclusion Network; Uniting Cultural Diversity Network; and, the Uniting Ngumbadal Network."_