Case Worker – Escaping Violence Program

Case Worker – Escaping Violence Program

• Employment Term: Full time maximum term until 30 June 2024 with the possibility of extension.
• Location: Based in Annerley, Chermside, Nundah, Townsville or Kingaroy
• Remuneration: $93,865.73 + 11% Super + $15,900 Not for Profit Salary Packaging 

Make a meaningful difference with UnitingCare Community

UnitingCare Queensland, alongside other Uniting agencies across Australia, has been selected by the Federal Government, to assist with a new program which will provide financial support for people who are escaping domestic violence. 

An integral part of our Escaping Violence Program team, 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 Community team

UnitingCare Queensland, alongside other Uniting agencies across Australia, has been selected by the Federal Government, to assist with a new program which will provide financial support for people who are escaping domestic violence. 

We are currently seeking to appoint a Case Worker to work as a part of our UnitingCare QLD Escaping Violence Program. The position will be full time, on a fixed-term contract ending 30 June 2024 with the possibility of extension. There is the flexibility to be based at either Chermside, Annerley, Nundah, Kingaroy or Townsville. 

The purpose of this position is to provide case management direct to individuals accessing the Escaping Violence Program inclusive of conducting risk assessments, safety planning and with the overall objective of supporting those to re-establish a life free from violence.

We are seeking an individual who is motivated and adaptable to change with the capability to work within an agile environment. 

You will have demonstrated skills and knowledge through experience working within the Domestic and Family Violence Sector. In addition to the above you will also be required to have: 

• Minimum Tertiary Qualifications in a relevant human services field is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in the Domestic and Family Violence Sector
• Significant experience in the provision of risk assessment and safety planning for families impacted by domestic violence
• Suitability card for Child Related Employment (Blue Card). Presentation of a current card must be made before your appointment

Requirements   

• Blue Card for working with children
• Australian Federal Police check

At UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our Family and Child Services team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• 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
• 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
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
• 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 

Our Family and Child Services team are passionate about their work with parents to ensure children remain safe in the home and parents have the skills, resilience and capability to effectively parent and meet their children’s developmental, educational, health and well-being needs. We also provide targeted services to men who are seeking to change their behaviour.  

Child safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: 

• Provide welcoming, safe & 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

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.