• Leading Community Services Organisation
• Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
• Full-Time, Maximum Term until 30 June 2024
• Sale location
• An exciting opportunity to be a part of the new ‘Response’
• Small caseloads and fantastic coaching and mentoring opportunities

About the opportunity

This role works in a collaborative, care team approach to work with families where complex issues present and who are actively involved with Child Protection.

The target group for this model are children who are subject to unborn reports, very young children (0-5 years) and young adolescents (10-14 years).

This program allows for an innovative and creative response to meet the needs of all family members and to identify and mitigate risk.

You can view the full position description here

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related tertiary qualification relevant to child and family welfare
• An understanding of the ‘Best Interests’ Case Practice Model and Children Youth and Families Act (CYFA) 2005 and 2015 amendments
• A commitment to the family-centred approach and the family strengthening and empowerment models of practice
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with families successfully and completing assertive outreach

Experience in working with Child Protection directly or in a community services setting would be beneficial.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the following

• Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability according to the position description)
• Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
• Address the Core Selection Criteria in the position description

Get in touch

To find out more about the role, please contact Toni Mackay 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 in Victoria 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.