Address- Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
- 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
- Permanent part time position (4 days per week)
About the opportunity
The Finding Solutions Program provides short term support to young people aged 12 to 17 years and their families who are referred by Child Protection. The program aims to strengthen the family environment and reduce the need for out of home care.
As a Case Worker, you will deliver creative outreach responses to young people and their families who are experiencing complex and sensitive issues. The role will undertake risk assessments, family mediation and other supports to resolve issues that may jeopardise the young person's placement in the family.
What’s on offer
Join an organisation where we don’t just provide a service. We use our connections, our size, our scale, and our knowledge to push into places where we feel like we should be doing more.
In addition to receiving a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 6 and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and an ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.
Paid parental leave (10 weeks) is available for eligible employees.
Receive 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Psychology or a related discipline.
You will also have:
- Extensive experience within the child, youth and family welfare sector, including knowledge of the Child Protection System
- Sound understanding of the Best Interests Framework and Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- Demonstrated experience in family mediation
- Demonstrated ability to plan and implement appropriate interventions which strengthen family decision-making and relationships
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
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How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Tania Robinson – Team Leader, Youth Services Family Preservation & Reunification on 0403 607 ***.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
