• Join our well-established Kinship Care Program
• Supportive team environment + development opportunities
• Full-time permanent position, based at Reservoir 

About the role

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.

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What’s on offer

In addition to base salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.

We offer Paid Parental Leave for up to 10 weeks, 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services and there is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.

About you

You will have a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or other related discipline (minimum Diploma level) and a current driver’s licence.

Your previous experience working with vulnerable children and families in the community service sector in care services and / or case management roles will be well regarded.

Demonstrated experience in engaging with families successfully and using an outreach model of service will set you up for success in the role.

How to apply

Click Apply Now to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you’d like to know more or arrange an informal tour and chat, please contact Alexandra Portelli - Team Leader on 03 8470 5000.

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.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.