Case Worker at UnitingCare Queensland

Redhill, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

44.58

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Needs Assessment, Housing Planning, Stakeholder Coordination, Case Management, Tenancy Support, Accessibility Planning, Capability Building, Multi-agency Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Case Worker | Home Access for people with Disability | Red Hill Employment Term: Full-time, maximum-term until 30 June 2028 Location: Red Hill Remuneration: $44.58 + super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay) Please note this is a Full-time, maximum-term until 30 June 2028 opportunity offering 76 hours per fortnight based out of our Red Hill location. Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Queensland At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As a Case Worker, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together! Your part in our UnitingCare team The Home Access for people with Disability program objective is to ensure that people with disability have access to secure, suitable, and stable housing. By providing comprehensive support and capability building through a collaborative, multi-agency approach, the service aims to facilitate seamless transitions into appropriate housing solutions, enhancing the quality of life for people with disability. Responsibilities include: Assessing needs, developing housing plans, coordinating with support services and landlords, providing practical assistance with tenancy and accessibility goals. Collaboration with various stakeholders to help clients achieve greater independence and stability. What makes a difference for us? Minimum Cert IV in Human Services, Disability or Diploma in a related field with at least 2 years' experience. Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card). Current Drivers Licence. NDIS Worker Screening Check Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found. What makes a difference for you? Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging Explained A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family Joining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Child safe, Child friendly UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. Safe workplace We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy. UnitingCare - Join us We invite you to Introduce Yourself to assist us in finding a position that aligns with your interests and skills. Let's make a meaningful difference, together. Job Alerts for future opportunities Set up Job Alerts to view future opportunities. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen.

Responsibilities

The Case Worker assesses needs and develops housing plans to ensure people with disabilities have secure and stable housing. They coordinate with landlords and support services to facilitate seamless transitions and enhance client independence.