Transitional Support Worker

• Part time position 4 days per week | 12 month maximum term (parental leave cover)
• Salary packaging options to increase take home pay
• 10% discount on Kindergarten and Childcare

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transitional Support Worker to join our Homelessness Support Services Program. Within the Program, our HOPE (Housing Options Program Eastern) team provides early intervention outreach support to families, single adults and couples who are homeless, or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The team assists clients to access and maintain housing and break the cycle of homelessness.

As a Transitional Support Worker, you will provide engaging case management support to clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, empowering them to identify and address their individual support needs that contributed to their homelessness. The Transitional Support Worker will engage clients through outreach, assist clients to establish and maintain sustainable tenancies, and support them to access relevant resources and specialist services.

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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, including having a Diploma of Community Services, Welfare Work or a related discipline. A degree qualification in Social Work would be highly regarded.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated case management experience within the homelessness services and/or community housing sectors
• Previous experience in assisting clients to access and maintain private rental housing
• An understanding of relevant regulations and legislation including the Victorian Residential Tenancies Act
• Knowledge of the Specialist Homelessness Information Platform (SHIP)
• Strong communication, organisation and problem solving skills

Apply today by uploading the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description)
• Current resume

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.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Debbie Jones-Taylor – Homelessness Team Leader on 0428 489 ***.

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.