Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 3rd Jul 2024
- Melbourne > Croydon
We have an exciting opportunity for a number of social workers to join our unique family services program, Starting Out. The program supports young people under 25yrs who are pregnant or parenting, and are experiencing complex issues that impact on parenting, family life and children’s wellbeing. Responding to referrals from The Orange Door, the program assists clients to enhance their parenting capacity through assertive outreach and group work.
In a typical day, a Starting Out Case Worker might:
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.
Receive 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in a field related to social work or psychology.
You will also have:
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Click 'Apply Now' 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 Amanda Baker – Team Leader, Starting Out on (03) 9724 2222.
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: https://www.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.
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.
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