Case Manager Kinship Care
Case Manager Kinship Care
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Job Description
- Full time Maximum term position to January 2026 (Parental Leave Cover)
- Increase fortnight takehome pay with access to $15900 salary packaging benefits!
- 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
Your new role
The Kinship Care Program delivers quality case management support to vulnerable children and young people aged 018 years who are in the care of a relative or a member of their social network while they are unable to live with their parents. The program supports both statutory Child Protection clients and voluntary clients without any Child Protection intervention.
As a Case Manager work closely with families to support the development and implementation of case plans that aim to achieve desired outcomes in the context of the child or young persons ongoing safety stability and developmental needs.
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 4 super you can access the following.
- Access salary packaging to increase takehome pay.
- Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning or 60% for centre staff!
- Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description including having a Diploma qualification in community welfare work or a related field. Degree qualifications in social work psychology or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated experience in delivering consumer centric case management support
- An understanding of regulations and legislation relevant to the child youth and family welfare sector
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders including carers Child Protection staff and other community stakeholders
- Proven ability to maintain comprehensive case notes client files and reports in a timely manner
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
View the position description here.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions reach out to Tayla Gilmour on 0 for a chat.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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 LGBTQIA. 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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
