Parent Mentor

• Part time position up to 15 hours per fortnight | Maximum term to December 2024
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare

We have an exciting opportunity for a Parent Mentor to join our Starting Out Program. The program supports young people under 25 years who are pregnant or parenting, and are experiencing complex issues that impact on parenting, family life and children’s wellbeing. Starting Out aims to enhance the parenting capacity of participants through assertive outreach and group work. 

As a Parent Mentor you will:

• Support a team of specialist social workers
• Participate in group work and provide general support to young parents and their children
• Role-model and mentor positive parenting and play with young parents
• Bring your personal experiences of young parenting – from lived experience and/or relevant studies

Click here to view the full position description.

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 a salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay.

We also offer a 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare at Uniting Early Learning Services.

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description. In particular, you will have:

• A genuine interest in and commitment to supporting children, young people and families in need
• An understanding of issues faced by young pregnant women and young parents
• Knowledge of ages, stages and development of infants and young children
• Strong team work and communication skills

Candidates who are currently studying or have plans to study a qualification related to social work, psychology, education or children services will be highly regarded.

Apply today by uploading the following as part of your application and we’ll be in touch shortly:

• Cover letter (1 page briefly outlining your suitability for the position)
• Current resume (no more than 3 pages)

You will also be asked to address key selection criteria questions on the application form.

Applications will be assessed as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone. Interviews may take place prior to applications closing so please do not delay in submitting your application.

For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Baker – Team Leader Starting Out on 03 9724 2***.

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.

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.