• Ideal entry point into the community services sector.
• Leading community services organisation
• Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
• Part time 15 hours per fortnight | Maximum term until 4 December 2022
• Based at Croydon

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Parent Mentor to join our Starting Out Program. The program supports young people under 25 years who are pregnant or parenting, and are experiencing complex issues that impact on parenting, family life and children’s wellbeing. Starting Out aims to enhance the parenting capacity of participants through assertive outreach and group work.

As a Parent Mentor you will:

• Support a team of specialist social workers
• Participate in group work and provide general support to young parents and their children
• Role-model and mentor positive parenting and play with young parents
• Bring your personal experiences of young parenting – from lived experience and/or relevant studies

View the full position description here

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description. In particular, you will have:

• A genuine interest in and commitment to supporting children, young people and families in need
• An understanding of issues faced by young pregnant women and young parents
• Knowledge of ages, stages and development of infants and young children
• Strong team work and communication skills

Candidates who are currently studying or have plans to study a qualification related to social work, psychology, education or children services will be highly regarded.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, find out more or click "Apply Now". Please upload the following as part of your application:

• Cover letter (1 page briefly outlining your suitability for the position)
• Current resume (no more than 3 pages)

You will also be asked to address key selection criteria questions on the application form.

Get in touch

Molly Ness – Senior Case Worker, Starting Out
Rachel Hamilton – Team Leader, Starting Out

T: (03) 9724 2222

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.