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Location: Orange or Parkes Western NSW Full-time or part-time (to April 2026, with likely extension) Base hourly rate up to $54.95 + super + salary packaging + leave entitlements About the role As a Family Preservation Case Worker, youll be walking alongside families for up to 12 months, working directly in their homes at least once a week. Youll assess risk, build trust, and codevelop meaningful case plans to help families stay together safely. Many of the families youll support are navigating challenges like child protection involvement, domestic and family violence, mental health, and neglect. Using the Wraparound service model, youll coordinate support in partnership with other services and connect families with parenting programs and practical tools to strengthen relationships and resilience. About you in the role Conducting regular inhome visits and delivering intensive, therapeutic case management Completing thorough safety and risk assessments, and writing clear, professional reports Creating case plans that consider parenting capacity, child development and family context Collaborating with colleagues and external agencies through joint home visits, community events and group supervision Maintaining highquality records that inform service delivery and support accountability About You Youre someone who is confident walking into complex situations and has the emotional intelligence to connect with the whole family children, parents, carers and help them feel seen and supported. You have a solid understanding of child protection frameworks and know how to identify and respond to risk. A relevant tertiary qualification (or working towards one) in Social Work, Psychology or a related field Experience supporting families with complex needs, ideally in homebased or outreach roles Strong written skills and the ability to analyse and report on risk, safety and progress Great time management and decisionmaking under pressure A valid drivers licence and WWCC, and willingness to travel as needed Cultural competence and a commitment to working respectfully with Aboriginal communities Teamwork we value people who collaborate, share learning and show up for others Why Uniting? Base hourly rate starting at $51.78 + super + leave entitlements Salary packaging to increase your takehome pay Flexibility choose fulltime or parttime to suit your lifestyle Supportive team culture, regular supervision, and a strong focus on worker wellbeing Fitness Passport, URewards and career development opportunities Work thats challenging, real, and deeply rewarding For inquiries, please contact Alex Sullivan from Unitings Talent Acquisition Team at 0466 801 937 or [email protected]. Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and Reference Checks. Closing Date: 11:55 pm, Sunday 26th October 2025 About Uniting Uniting NSW.ACT contributes 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 is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. Empowered by diversity At Uniting, inclusion isnt just something we value its how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr