• Part-time, Maximum term position to 30 April 2025
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
• 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning

About the opportunity

The Family Violence Case Management Program is dedicated to providing specialised support and case management to women and their children who are experiencing family violence. Our mission is to empower individuals to address the impact of family violence, fostering recovery and overall wellbeing.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Family Violence Case Worker to join our team. In this role, you will utilise an 8-week intervention model to conduct comprehensive risk assessments, safety planning, and provide a range of support services, including outreach, psychoeducation, advocacy, and referrals.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments using the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) system.
• Perform ongoing assessments for children and families, guided by the "Best Interests" framework.
• Collaborate with families to develop actionable family and safety plans.
• Work closely with the team leader and senior case managers to provide immediate support to individuals and families affected by family violence.
• Offer active holding, short-term case work, advocacy, and facilitate referrals to additional services.
• Establish and maintain connections with key agencies, including DFFH Child Protection.
• Implement a service delivery model focused on the needs of children and families to promote effective parenting and create a stable, safe environment.

What’s on offer

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 commencing at 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.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification.

You will also have:

• Experience as a practitioner in the family violence and child, youth, and family welfare field.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the current needs of families, young people and children.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families to meet and achieve goals that facilitate safe and nurturing environments for children and young people including developing action plans.
• Commitment to the family-centred approach and the family strengthening and empowerment models of practice especially in the context of family violence.

Click here to view the position description.

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 Mel Amroodt – Team Leader, Family Violence Services on 03 8792 8999.

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: 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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