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SalaryReference Number 32688
Position Title Case Worker IHRF
Employment Type Max Term Full Time
Directorate Child & Family Services
Location Gold Coast
Award UnitingCare Community Enterprise Agreement 2012-2014
Schedule TPEO
Classification level range CSW41
CSW44
Position Summary
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking 2 team players to join our Gold Coast Homelessness Service.
UnitingCare are seeking a persons to complement our existing team and support us with our work to support families with children experiencing homelessness.
The position offered is fulltime and Max term until 30th June 2024 and is based in Labrador, Gold Coast.
There is a possibility that these contracts can be extended until June 2025.
The applicant will have experience working with people experiencing homelessness, including rough sleepers. They will be competent in identifying and understanding risks posed to children, as well as how to respond to effectively safeguard children. They will be able to work autonomously as well as participate in and contribute to an established team of professionals.
Ideally you have 2 years experience of paid or volunteer work with people experiencing homelessness and a subsequent sound understanding of the contributing factors of homelessness. You must have excellent verbal communication skills that enable you to assess needs accurately and extensively as well as transferable written communication skills to record assessments on the database. You must have a tertiary qualification in human services, community services, Youth Services or related field. A basic level of competence with technology is also required.
CSW 4.1
Please Note: To ensure the health and safety of our people, and the clients, residents, patients and people we serve at Uniting Care Queensland, all staff are required to comply with statutory and Government requirements, such as public health directions, and Uniting Care's vaccination policy requirements, with respect to COVID-19 vaccinations. The successful applicant must be able to meet Uniting Care's mandate of receiving all recommended doses of approved Covid-19 vaccines (including boosters) approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the provision of Covid-19 Certificate before commencing employment.
Want to know more? For a confidential discussion please contact Gemma Maher on 07 5579 6071
Supporting you to support others
Family and Disability Services is a respected industry leader and one of Queensland’s largest community service providers, with a wide range of services that provide support to vulnerable individuals, families and communities in metropolitan, regional and remote locations across the State. We’re proudly not-for-profit and offer you:
- Access to salary packaging & meal and entertainment benefits
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Employee assistance, health & wellness programs
- Values-based culture & rewards and recognition
- Ongoing learning & development
Our application process takes less than 15 minutes – Click the ‘APPLY’ button below to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have. We’ll do our best to get back to you 2 weeks from the closing date.
Please note this position may be filled prior to closing date should suitable candidates be found.
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 gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.
We know that when our people feel respected and valued, we empower them to share that within the communities we serve and to provide the very best care. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Contact Person Gemma Maher
Contact Number 000000
Alternate Contact Person Madeleine Hand
Alternate Contact Number
Alternate Contact Email madeleine.hand@uccommunity.org.au
Closing Date 08/03/2024
Position Description and/or
Supporting Information 17-01-27 - Position Description Case Worker GCHS - signe.pdf
