Join our Homelessness and Crisis Support Team.

• Join a supportive team and help people experiencing homelessness.
• Full-time permanent role where no two days are the same, based in Sale.
• SCHADS Level 4 + superannuation + access to salary packaging benefits. 

Your new role

It’s a fast-paced environment and a diverse role where no two days are the same. You’ll get great experience and join a team that cares as much as you do about addressing homelessness.

Based on the Sale, you will provide a range of accommodation and support services to people experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness or experiencing family violence.

You will provide initial assessment planning, access to crisis support accommodation, referral, and case-managed support. This can include counselling, crisis resolution, life skills training, advocacy and assistance with accessing long-term housing and employment opportunities.

Benefits of working at Uniting

In addition to a base salary of SCHADS Level 4 + super, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading, and can access the following:

• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchase leave program.
• Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
• 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 understanding of the needs and issues of individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness
• Understanding to support clients and advocate on their behalf regarding their housing needs
• Strong capability to build and maintain a network of referral pathways / external agencies
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Welfare studies or relevant equivalent or working towards a Diploma qualification

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 Heidi Hunter, Manager, Child Youth & Families 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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