Overview
Casework Support Worker - Permanency Support Program (OOHC) — Uniting North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Location: North Parramatta, NSW, Australia
Note: Casual opportunities available within the PSP casework team in Western Sydney. Availability to work weekdays and weekends with flexible schedule is required.
About the role
You will be responsible for the care, supervision and safety of children living in Out of Home Care during family visits with their birth families and significant others. Many children have experienced trauma; experience working with trauma is desirable but not essential.
- Assist the casework team with aspects of case management to achieve permanency outcomes when a child or young person enters Uniting’s care.
- Recognised pathway and development opportunity to a full Caseworker role.
- For more details refer to the attached job description: PSP Casework Support_PD_FINAL.docx.
About Uniting’s Permanency Support Program
- The Permanency Support Program (PSP) aims to give every child/young person a loving home, whether with parents, family, extended family or guardianship, adoption or quality long-term care.
- We provide culturally supported placement options for children and young people aged 0-18 years.
- PSP provides a ‘light touch’ Aftercare service for young people aged 18-25 years who have left foster care and, for the next 4 years, collaborates with Uniting’s Extended Care Pilot program to provide holistic support using the Advantage Thinking approach.
About you
- Diploma in Community Services or enrolled and working towards a social service qualification
- Ability to transport children and young people across the Greater Sydney region
- Experience working with children and young people in the child protection sector
- 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
- Current driver’s licence and willingness to transport families and children
Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice, with a range of support and opportunities.
- Wellbeing programs
- Learning and development opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Regular supervision, support and team meetings
Other information
- Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
- Closing date: 11:55pm Monday 22 September 2025.
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes 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 is a Child Safe Organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce and practice.
Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Part-time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
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📌 Casework Support Worker - Permanency Support Program (OOHC)
🏢 Uniting
📍 Sydney