About Uniting WA

Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, stand for a just society and support individuals and communities to be valued and connected. We are a not-for-profit community services organisation and part of the mission of the Uniting Church in Australia and UnitingCare national network

About the Role

Uniting WA and Kinship Connections WA are proudly working together to provide the Family Carer Support Service.

Our program supports Relative/Kinship Carers to build their capacity, access training and link into community supports, to better support the children in their care. We work alongside families, focusing on strengths and building capacity.

This is a case management position and involves working with Family Carers to assist them to develop their parenting skills and address any other issues that may be impacting on their capacity to care for the children placed in their care.

This position is based at Kinship Connections in Kewdale.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About You

To be successful you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the impacts of the Stolen Generation.
• Case management skills and experience including planning, coordination, person centred and strengths based practice
• Experience and understanding working with families and children impacted by the child protection system
• Highly developed communication and written skills in all areas of communication with children and families and internal and external stakeholders

You must also have the following to be able to successfully apply for this position:

• A qualifications in the human services field
• A current National Police Clearance or the ability to obtain one
• A current Working With Children's Check or the ability to obtain one
• A current WA Driver's License.

Working with Uniting

Working within our values of being imaginative, respectful, compassionate and bold, Uniting WA provides the support and development for you to belong and thrive. Benefits of working with us includes additional annual leave, generous long service leave, access to additional salary packing and a great team environment. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to a safe workplace and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting WA is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.