• Join our well-established Kinship Care Program
• Supportive team environment + development opportunities
• 10-month contract – mat leave position, in Reservoir + hybrid working (WFH)

Join our well-established Kinship Care Program providing support to children and young people in the care of a family member when they are unable to live with their parents.

As part of a dedicated team, you will work in a structured program supporting children and young people living in kinship care statutory placements, ensuring their ongoing safety, stability and developmental needs.

You will manage a caseload of children and young people, including preparing court reports and placement documentation. We provide our caseworkers with clinical and emotional support, regular team meetings and development opportunities, including Life Story work.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base hourly rate and super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

 Your skills and experience

You will bring with you: 

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or other related discipline is essential.
• Experience in working with vulnerable children and families in community service sector in care services and/or case management; preferred minimum 2 years' work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with families successfully and in using an outreach model of service.
• Current Australian Driver's License.

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How to apply

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If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Alexandra Portelli on 03 9051 2700 during business hours.

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.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.