Senior Worker

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Worker to join our Homelessness Support Services Program based at Blackburn, on a permanent full-time basis. The program delivers a range of support services to individuals and families who are homeless, or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

As a Senior Worker, you will work in partnership with the Team Leader to provide effective leadership support to a committed team. The role will carry a reduced case load of clients and will be responsible for providing formal supervision and mentoring support to team members and students. The role will also be expected to assist with training and inducting new team members. The Senior Worker will contribute to the overall development of the program and promote high quality service delivery.

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 5 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 is available for eligible employees (up to 10 weeks for primary carers and up to 4 weeks for secondary carers).

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 Diploma (or higher) qualification in community services, social work, welfare work or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated case management experience within the housing and homelessness services sector
• An understanding of relevant regulations and legislation including the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act
• Previous experience providing mentoring support to staff or students
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form effective working relationships and foster a positive team culture

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 Brendon Wotherspoon – Homelessness Team Leader on (03) 9051 3***.

Click here to view the position description.

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.