• Support vulnerable children, young people & their families facing complex issues
• Join a dedicated team and grow your skills while making a positive difference
• SCHADS Level 3 + salary packaging, full-time ongoing role based in Horsham

Your new role

Join our Integrated Family Services Program and be responsible for providing casework, parenting support, and skills development to families. You will make referrals and link families to community supports and services, as well as monitor and assess risks to children and young people.

Your practical, single-hands-on advice and assistance to families will help improve interpersonal relationships, health, and social functioning. You will be supported by a dedicated, diverse team through guidance and development opportunities whilst you make a positive difference to young children and families.

The families who receive our service present with a range of complex issues, including drug and alcohol, family violence, mental health, homelessness, and cycles of disadvantage and poverty resulting in chronic neglect and cumulative harm.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 3) and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars. At Uniting, you can also access the following:

• Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning and a 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Uniting offers up to 15 days paid leave for domestic violence support.
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

 Your skills and experience

 You will bring with you:

• A sound knowledge of the underlying principles of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements related to working with young people and their families.
• Experience working with young people and families.
• Tertiary Qualifications in human services, disability, welfare, social work desirable however relevant experience will be considered.

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How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Tanya Henderson, Team Leader Child Youth & Families on 0437 912 201 for a chat during business hours.

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.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.