• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children & young people
• Casual positions available
• Based at Sale

About the opportunity

Our Care and Placement Services Program delivers support to vulnerable children and young people aged 0-18 years who are unable to live with their own families or are residing with family where intensive supports are in place.

As a Care and Placement Services Support Worker, you will work directly with children and young people residing in out of home care services. The role will assist children and young people with daily living tasks and will encourage them to develop and implement strategies to support positive behaviours. Support Workers will work in partnership with the wider care team to enhance the physical and emotional wellbeing and development of children and young people.

View the full position description here: PD - Care & Placement Services Support Worker.pdf

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including holding or currently studying a Diploma of Community Services or other qualification relevant to child, youth and family welfare.

You will also have:

• A genuine interest in and commitment to supporting children, young people and families in need
• Knowledge of the out of home care system and the resources and services available across the Gippsland region
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Ability to engage and build rapport with young people
• Willingness to work flexibly to suit the needs of children and their families

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, find out more about this role or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:

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

Get in touch

For a confidential discussion about the role please contact Lacie Bennett – Acting Manager, Care & Placement Services on (03) 5144 7777.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: unitingvictas.org.au.

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. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

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.