• Permanent full-time (Hybrid-role)
• Based in Blackburn
• Join a values-driven organisation making a real impact

Your new role

The role of the Carer Wellbeing Support Planner involves the implementation of the Carers StarTM conversation tool to understand the needs of unpaid carers and develop goal directed care plans in conjunction with the carer. They also facilitate supports based on identified needs including provision of brokered services.

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 salary + super, you can access the following.

• An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave 
• 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 rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more 
• 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre 
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave 
• Our people are central – access leadership development 

Your skills and experience

Tertiary qualifications in either Disability, Social Work, Health, Psychology, Community Services Development or equivalent.

You will also have:

• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality obligations.
• Understanding of the issues related specifically to the caring role.
• Experience or knowledge regarding the provision of care to the elderly, mental health, younger people, and people with disabilities.
• High level engagement, care planning and assessment skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare and deliver reports or presentations (desirable).
• High level of networking, communication and negotiation skills (desirable).

View the position description

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, please reach out to Mel Scott, Team Leader Carer Wellbeing Support Services on 9000 4604 or mel.scott@vt.uniting.org to arrange 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.