Description:
- Assist young people to identify, their goals, utilising Better Futures
- Provide individual mentoring and coaching to young people
- SCHADS Level 5.1 + Super, Part Time ongoing .08 FTE, in Horsham
Your new role
Ensure that young people are connected to the services and supports that will enable them to develop the skills to live independently, access accommodation, appropriate education, mentoring, training and employment opportunities, and reconnect with family wherever possible.
You will support the use of the Better Futures independence tools, coach the young person to develop strong links with community-based providers in the area to explore connection or reconnection with significant family members.
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 base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) and 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 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).
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
Your skills and experience
Qualifications
- A relevant Diploma or tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare Work or Social Sciences, or related discipline, is desirable but not essential.
- Current valid Driver’s Licence.
- Experience in building positive relationships and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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How to apply
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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 Kate Waterworth at [emailprotected] or call 0434 604 752 .
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 LGBTQIA+. 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