Complex Case Worker – Kinship First Supports
vor 4 Stunden
2x Permanent full time opportunities availableBased at DandenongMake a difference in the lives of vulnerable children & familiesAbout the programThe Kinship Care First Supports Program supports children in statutory kinship care placements where Child Protection are involved, and the placement is expected to last more than 3 months.
The program aims to identify kinship networks early, strengthen family reunification where possible, promote placement stability and prevent children from being placed in residential care unnecessarily.
Your new roleAs a First Supports Worker, you will undertake comprehensive assessments and provide recommendations to Child Protection about the suitability of kinship care placements.
You will consider risk factors, strengths and weaknesses of the placement and identify the child's individual needs.
You will also play an important role in supporting children to settle within the placement and support kinship carers to build their capacity to respond to the child's safety, stability and developmental needs.
Benefits of working at UnitingOur work isn't easy, but it matters.
Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to a base salary + super, you can access the following:
An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leaveAbility to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much moreUp to 10 weeks paid parental leaveAccess training and development opportunities to help you growFree counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Your skills and experienceYou will bring with you:
A Bachelor level qualification in social work or a related disciplineDemonstrated experience working with children, young people and families with complex needsKnowledge and understanding of the out of home care and child protection systemsWell-developed risk assessment skillsView the full position description here How to applyClick APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon.
We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions, please reach out to Michele Adamson, Team Leader First Supports on 0421 412 504 (during business hours) for a chat.
About UnitingAt 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. Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information.
Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better.
We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+.
You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you. #CYFSocialWorker
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