- Support children & young people in foster care + grow therapeutic skills.
- Full-time max term (0.8-0.9 FTE considered), based in Sale or Bairnsdale.
- SCHADS Level 5 + superannuation + access to salary packaging benefits.
Your new role
We deliver high-quality care to support children and young people in foster care. Our program is designed to help children heal from trauma and thrive. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive approach where our carers play a crucial role in the care team.
You will play an important role in supporting children and young people in foster care, including facilitating transitions, coordinating caregiver matches, and ensuring best-practice care.
You will work closely with foster carers, families, and a network of professionals, ensuring that each child receives the specialised care they need to overcome their past experiences and achieve their full potential.
Benefits of working at Uniting
The position is full-time covering parental leave to August 2025 at this stage. We can also consider part-time (0.8-0.9 FTE) and have some flexibility around start and finish times; talk to us about what you are looking for, and we’ll see if we can make it work.
In addition to a base salary of SCHADS Level 5 + super, 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 receive a 10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at Uniting Early Learning.
Your skills and experience
You will also bring with you:
- Demonstrated experience in case management
- Demonstrated experience in working with children, young people and families preferred.
- A relevant qualification (Bachelor or Diploma) or currently studying towards a qualification.
- A proven track record working effectively in a team and excellent client communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience in therapeutic work or willingness to develop skills.
View the position description here.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Allanah Settle, Manager Care and Placement Services on 03 5144 7777.
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 LGBTIQA+. 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.
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