• Provide support to young people, couples & families in the Wimmera
• Full time, Maximum term until 30 June 2024 (with possibility of extension)
• Based at Horsham

About the opportunity

As a Youth Support Worker, working as part of our Homelessness Services Program you will provide direct transitional support to young people, couples and families 15-25 years in the Wimmera who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

The position also provides case management and transitional support including life skills training, advocacy and assistance to access appropriate short, medium and long-term housing.

Click here to view the Position Description.

What’s on offer

• Full time, Maximum term position until 30 June 2024 with possibility of extension based in our Horsham office.
• In addition to base salary plus superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits.
• 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including holding a tertiary qualification or substantial relevant experience in human services, welfare, youth work or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• A sound knowledge of the underlying principles of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.
• Previous experience working with vulnerable young people and their families.
• An understanding of the complex issues that may lead to a young person’s unstable accommodation/homelessness.
• A client focused approach, with the ability to prioritise the individual needs of each client.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

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.

Please note, interviews may commence prior to application’s closing.

Get in touch

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Belinda Gilpin – Team Leader Homelessness Services – Western Division via [email protected] using the subject line: Youth Support Worker - Horsham enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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.