About the role

In your new job, you will make a difference in the lives of children who have experienced complex trauma. You will support your team to deliver high quality, therapeutic and child focused services.

In this role you will:

• Develop and contribute to therapeutic support care plans and nurture positive placement outcomes for children and young people with significant trauma
• Work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that optimal outcomes are achieved for children and young people
• Provide specialist advice to Carers, Respite and Support Workers to enable them to achieve optimal outcomes for children and young people
• Build and maintain effective and proactive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional and you will ideally possess:

• A tertiary degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline or 2-3 years of relevant experience
• A sound understanding of the Out of Home Care system (programs and practice) in WA, programs and practices, preferably with statutory child protection & working with complex child protection cases
• An understanding of theories and practices relating to child development, trauma and attachment and a demonstrated ability to apply these in complex situations
• Experience in providing case management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in providing supervision to staff.

You must have or be able to obtain a current National Police Clearance, Provide First Aid Certificate and have a current C class driver’s licence for this position. A Working With Children Check and 395 Clearance will also be required.

It is also essential to have an approved COVID-19 vaccination - evidence of vaccination will be requested prior to your interview.

Working with Uniting

Salary packaging, extra annual leave and paid parental leave are just some of the reasons to apply.

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We're a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Our values

We're bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we'll support you to belong and thrive.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we're committed to a safe workplace. We strongly encourage applications from First Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to Apply

Please apply with a current resume and covering letter.

Initial enquiries may be directed to Fiona Cafferty at [email protected], using the subject line: Case Worker - Children and Young People enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For more information, please visit https://unitingwa.org.au/join-the-team/.