About the role:

This is a part-time contract opportunity for 32.5 hours per week, until April 2026 located in Liverpool. Starting base hourly rate of $43.74, plus shift loading if applicable, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. 

About Uniting:

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute 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 leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

About the opportunity: 

Uniting Stepping Stones is currently looking for a Residential Youth Caseworker who shares our values—bold, imaginative, respectful, and compassionate—to join our Southwest Sydney team. If you're passionate about youth, trauma-informed care, and creating safe, homelike environments where young people can thrive, we want to hear from you.

As a key member of our 24/7 residential care team, you’ll:

• Provide hands-on, day-to-day care and casework support to young people residing in our short-term accommodation.
• Support the development of independent living, social and emotional skills.
• Facilitate case planning that includes the young person and their family, aiming for safe family restoration where appropriate.
• Help create a supportive, trauma-informed home environment.
• Coordinate and participate in structured daily activities, education support, house routines, and community engagement.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily reports and financial documentation.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Youth Work, Social Work, Community Services or related field
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with vulnerable and at-risk young people
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and the ability to respond appropriately to risk and safety concerns.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with young people and families.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours using trauma-informed, strengths -based approach.
• A collaborative team spirit and the ability to work flexibly across a 24/7 rotating roster.
• A current NSW Driver licence and current NSW WWCC
• Ability to work as part of an on-call roster 

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
• Starting base hourly rate of $43.74plus super.
• Access to generous salary packaging options as well as access to Uniting’s URewards retail partner program.
• 5 ex-gratia days per year as per EA and additional leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing programs and access to fitness passport
• Career development opportunities such as training, education.
• Amazing workplace culture

Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Residential Youth Caseworker - Stepping Stones enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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, on the closing date.