Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay. Full-time, Ongoing position Based in Epping Your new role As an Integrated Family Services Case Worker, you will provide support to vulnerable children, young people and their families who are being impacted upon by disadvantage and are potentially at risk of becoming involved with the Child Protection system or are already involved with child protection. In this role, you will provide direct client support and case management response, facilitating referrals to additional specialist supports and advocacy where required. Through child centred, family focused service delivery you will assist families to provide effective parenting and a stable environment to promote the safety, wellbeing and healthy development of the children. 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 salary of SCHADS Level 5 super, you can access the following. Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay. Need extra time off? Buy additional leave to increase annual leave! Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary). Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops. Your skills and experience Current Drivers License valid for Victoria Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential Demonstrated skills and experience in working with disempowered and vulnerable people. Capacity to engage clients and establish effective helping relationships. Undertake strength-based assessments, needs analysis, development of intervention plans and work with clients to bring about change, working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Understanding of the issues involved in casework with children, young people and families. Knowledge and experience of a range of relevant intervention strategies and frameworks including children’s developmental needs and parent skill development. View the position description here . How to apply Click APPLY 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 Avalon Vickery – Team Leader at avalon.vickery@vt.unitng.org 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 LGBT. 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.
