About the role

This is a full-time closed period contract until 31st January 2025, working across a 24/7 roster. Located in Campbelltown NSW. 

About the opportunity

Uniting is seeking an experienced Residential Youth Caseworker to join our team in Campbelltown NSW.  As a Youth Caseworker at Doorways for Youth SWS, you'll join a passionate team dedicated to supporting young people (aged 18-24) experiencing homelessness.

Your role involves providing day-to-day support, case management, and post-follow-up care within our crisis accommodation program. Through individualised, strengths-based approaches, you'll empower young people to navigate immediate challenges and work towards sustainable living arrangements.

• Report to the Doorways for Youth residential coordinator and adhere to Child Protection laws.
• Offer crisis support, advocacy, intake assessments, and referrals within the community.
• Foster living skills development and provide ongoing support to enhance independence.
• Deliver client-centred, trauma-informed case work addressing various issues.
• Build therapeutic relationships to meet accommodation and social needs.
• Collaborate with agencies and develop accommodation options for young people.
• Engage in community activities, feedback mechanisms, and service improvement.
• Maintain client records, participate in training, and support program development.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in social sciences and relevant case work experience with young people.
• Understanding of homelessness issues, First Nations' experiences, and LGBTQIA+ needs.
• Proficient in case planning, assessments, referrals, and advocacy.
• Strong communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
• Familiarity with computer systems and willingness to learn data collection tools.
• Flexible schedule, valid driver's license, and access to a vehicle (if required).
• Current NSW WWCC
• Current first aid certificate (desired)

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
• Base salary of $42.16 per hour plus, generous evening and weekend penalty rates
• Access to generous salary packaging options
• Wellbeing programs – fitness passport
• Access to Uniting’s URewards program
• Career development opportunities
• Amazing workplace culture 

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.