This is a permanent full-time (35 hours / week) opportunity and will be based in Coffs Harbour
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 the role
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 recognized pathway and development opportunity to a full Caseworker role
For more details refer to the attached job description PSP Casework
About you
Diploma (minimum) in Community Services or enrolled and working towards a social service qualification
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
Committed to continuous improvement
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 -
Salary-packaging options
Wellbeing programs
Learning and development opportunities
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Flexible working arrangements
Regular supervision, support and team meetings
Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team
for more information.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm Monday 28th November
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