Case Worker multiple vacancies – Out of Home Care

Make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people

Due to continued growth within Uniting WA’s Out of Home Care Program, we are seeking passionate and experienced Case Workers to join our supportive and purpose-driven team across multiple locations.

This is an opportunity to work in a rewarding role where you will support children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse and neglect, while empowering foster carers to provide safe, stable and therapeutic home environments.

If you are passionate about trauma-informed practice, relationship-based care and creating positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Case Worker within our Out of Home Care Program, you will:

- Provide case management support to children, young people and foster carers

- Build safe, therapeutic and nurturing relationships

- Support carers to respond to trauma-related behaviours

- Develop and maintain care plans, reports and case documentation

- Work collaboratively with internal teams, government stakeholders and external agencies

- Advocate for the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people

- Contribute to positive and stable placement outcomes

About You To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- A Bachelor qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Youth Work, Human Services, Counselling, Community Services or a related discipline

- Experience working within Out of Home Care,



Child Protection or a related sector

- Strong understanding of trauma, attachment and child development

- Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs

- Excellent communication, relationship-building and report writing skills

- Robust organisational and problem-solving abilities

- Confidence working within fast-paced and complex environments

- Experience in case management and stakeholder engagement
- A compassionate, resilient and child-focused approach

Requirements

- Current WA “C Class” Driver’s Licence

- Current National Police Clearance (or ability to obtain)

- Current WA Working with Children Check

- Current First Aid Certificate

- Ability to complete Department of Communities checks, including RCCA requirements

Why Join Uniting WA?

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 additional meal & entertainment benefits

- 5 weeks annual leave

- Option to accrue additional leave

- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

- Supportive and collaborative team culture

- Additional wellbeing and volunteer leave benefits

- Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact every day

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, so apply now by clicking the apply button below.

Please note: applications received by email will not be accepted. We are not able to provide sponsorship for this role at this time so applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

📌 Case worker - Out of Home Care (Perth)
🏢 Uniting WA
📍 Perth