Part time (2 days per week) | Max Term positions available to 30 December 2027 Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits! 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning Your new role This position is located within the Family Violence Therapeutic Service and is responsible for delivering short to medium therapeutic interventions [individual counselling and groupwork] to children and young people who have been affected by family violence, as well as consultation to local professionals who refer to the program. You will be: Contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality therapeutic service for families who have experienced family violence. Carry a caseload of counselling clients [children and young people] within Southern Melbourne Area [City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Cardinia Shire]. Develop and facilitate evidence informed therapeutic group work to children and young people. Complete Multi Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) risk assessments and safety planning with all clients, ensuring assessments are kept up to date throughout their engagement in the program. Manage risk and safety collaboratively with clients and other services, utilising the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and the Child Information Scheme (CISS) accordingly as required. Benefits of working at Uniting 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 6) super , you can access the following. Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay. Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff! Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary). Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access training and development opportunities to help you grow. Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops. Your skills and experience You will meet the person specification in the position description. In line with Victorian Government requirements, applicants must hold a relevant degree qualification in Social Work or a related family violence discipline (AQF Level 7 or above). Please refer to the Mandatory Minimum Qualifications Policy for full details, including alternative experience and qualification pathways. You will also have: Current Drivers Licence valid in Victoria Demonstrated understanding of the gendered nature of family violence, and relevant theoretical frameworks that underpin family violence practice Experience in therapeutic counselling and groupwork with children and young people affected by family violence 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 Suzie Henham on 0435 213 067 for a chat. 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. CYFSocialWorker
