• Inspiring and connecting, imagining and doing - join Uniting as we take real steps to make the world a  better place
• Be part of a passionate and collaborative team advocating for children, young people, carers and their families

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 the case management and prioritizing outcomes for permanency and restoration when a child or young person enters Uniting’s care
• In this role you will need to meet funding, performance and practice requirements, ethical and professional standards as well as community and stakeholder expectations within PSP
• For more information please refer to the attached Position Description

About you

• Strong advocate for children, young people and families
• Skilled decision maker for children’s best interests underpinned by a demonstrated commitment to hearing the voices of children and young people
• Collaborative team player
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Committed to compliance - legal, government and policy
• Good record keeping

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

If you feel you have the passion and ability to make a real difference then please apply now!

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.

If you want to become a part of our positive and respected team, do not hesitate to apply now, or contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on; 0466 801 937 / [email protected] using the subject line: Caseworker- Permanency Support Program - Western Sydney enquiry via EthicalJobs for more information.