• Full Time, Maximum Term (12-month contract) role based in Blackburn
• Provide information, advice and individual support to carers
• SCHADS Level 4 role + super + salary packaging

About the opportunity

This full time, maximum term opportunity for an Assessment and Planning Officer is to join our Carer Services Program. The program delivers a range of support services to carers who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend, who is frail due to age or has dementia, a disability, mental illness, terminal illness or chronic health condition.

As an Assessment and Planning Officer, you will undertake assessments to identify the specific needs associated with the caring role and provide information, advice and individualised support to carers. The Assessment and Planning Officer will assist with planning and coordinating an appropriate service response which may include short-term case management, respite, carer coaching and counselling, peer support and referral to other services where necessary.

View the full position description here

What’s on offer

In addition to a base salary commencing at $43.08 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to:

• An extra17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.
• Ability to increaseyourtake-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, and much more.
• 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops.

About you

You will have a tertiary qualification in social work, health, welfare, community services or a related discipline.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in the provision of care to the elderly, young people and/or people who have a disability or mental illness.
• An understanding of the issues and challenges experienced by carers.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong engagement, care planning and assessment skills.
• Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' 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 Laura Humphris, Manager Carer Gateway on 0421 702 323

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.

Visit us: www.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.