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Caseworker - Doorways For Men And Couples With Children

Uniting
Wollongong Full-day Full-time

Description:


About the role:
This is a full-time permanent opportunity located in Campbelltown. Starting base annual salary of $79,823 to $87,169 negotiable based on experience, plus super, plus access to generous salary packaging options. This is a male identified position.
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:
Make a real impact by supporting fathers and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Our Doorways for Men and Couples with Children program supports fathers and couples with children to secure safe housing and rebuild strong, connected families. This role is ideal for a motivated caseworker with a heart for social justice and a passion for working with men and families in crisis.
Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based casework to men and couples with children facing homelessness.Work with families to create clear case plans addressing housing, parenting, domestic violence, mental health, and employment.Support clients through crisis, home visits, and ongoing advocacy.Build relationships with local housing providers and services across the Macarthur and Wollondilly regions.Encourage participation in community activities focused on parenting and family wellbeing.Maintain accurate case records and actively contribute to program evaluation and improvement.
Your Qualifications & Experience
Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences and at least 2 years' experience supporting men or families in complex situations.Strong understanding of homelessness, child protection, domestic and family violent, and trauma. A collaborative, culturally responsive approach with excellent communication and advocacy skills. Confidence in working independently and as part of a supportive team.A current driver’s licence and current NSW WWCC
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 areStarting base annual salary $79,823 to $87,169 negotiable based on experience plus 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 passportCareer 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 bcondon@uniting.org
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, Wednesday 21^st May 2025
11 May 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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