• Permanent full-time position
• Based across our Gippsland offices located in Morwell & Sale

About the opportunity

The Home Based Care Program provides high quality case management support to vulnerable children and young people aged 0-18 years who are unable to live with their own families and are placed in the care of volunteer caregivers through emergency, respite, short term or long term placements.

As a Placement Support Worker, you will work collaboratively with children, young people, their families, carers and other stakeholders to ensure desired outcomes are achieved in the context of the child or young person’s needs and case plan. The role will also provide ongoing training and supervision to caregivers, and actively support the development of positive relationships and environments within caregiving households.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a bachelor level qualification in social work or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Previous experience in the community services sector (preferred but not essential)
• An understanding of relevant regulations and legislation including the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
• Knowledge of the out of home care system and the resources and services available across the Gippsland region
• Ability to work collaboratively with other services, agencies and professionals to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Click here to view the full position description.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Allanah Settle – Manager, Care & Placement Services on (03) 5144 7777.

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.

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