Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 26th Mar 2020
We have an opportunity for two social workers to join our Integrated Family Services team. One position is based at Blackburn and the second position is based at Croydon. The positions are full time and initially maximum term until 30 June 2020.
The Integrated Family Services program supports families who are experiencing high levels of stress and difficulties that impact on parenting, family life and children’s well being. Family Services Practitioners respond to referrals from Child FIRST and provide home based supports through assertive outreach.
In a typical day, a Family Services Practitioner might:
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a relevant tertiary qualification in a field related to Social Work or Psychology.
Please address the following questions related to the person specification as part of your application:
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. 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 Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) 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