Family & Community Worker

• Part Time (45.6 hrs per fortnight), Maximum Term (until December 2024)
• Participate in the development and implementation of appropriate family case plans
• Deliver client services in a one to one, worker to family and group context

The objective of Uniting’s Child, Youth and Family programs is to promote the safety, stability and development of vulnerable children, young people and their families, and to build child, family and community capacity and resilience.

This role, funded by Communities for Children, supports the promotion of the wellbeing of children and their families living in Brighton and the Central Highlands, by providing timely support services and supporting community-based programs to support stronger networks and relationships. The role will include face to face, outreach-based support to individual families, and working alongside colleagues to include implementation and facilitation of group and community-based activities.

In addition to a SCHADS Level 5 salary + superannuation, you can increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and more.

There is also the option to increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program. You can access a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre and we also offer a 25% discount off donated goods at Uniting Op shops.

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a TAFE or University accredited tertiary qualification in a relevant field.

You will also have:

• A commitment to a family-centred, child-focused approach to service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly to meet the current needs of communities, families, young people and children in a rural setting.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• Knowledge and experience of safe practices of work, when working in a remote and/or outreach capacity, as a solo worker.
• Demonstrated knowledge of practices to engage and assure the cultural safety of clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, including those from an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or CALD background, or the LGBTIQ+ communities.

Click here to view the position description.

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Nicole Day – Manager, Family Services via email – **********@vt.uniting.org 

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.