Join our Family Services Team.

• Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable families
• Provide expert guidance to fellow Family Services team members
• Full time | Maximum term position until 30 June 2025

About the opportunity

As a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner in our Family Services team, you will work in partnership with services such as Early Childhood, Primary Schools, Maternal and Child Health and hospitals to understand and effectively respond to the emerging needs of vulnerable families who require early help. The Early Help program aims to support children to thrive and reduce the need for intensive family services and statutory intervention.

You will provide evidence-based, inclusive assistance to families to support the wellbeing and development of their children from birth to 18 years. As a Senior Practitioner you will also provide expert advice and guidance to other Family Services team members.

Click here to view the full Position Description

What’s on offer

• In addition to base salary plus superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading 
• Increase your take home pay by accessing up to $15,900 salary packaging benefits
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
• 25% discount at Uniting Op Shops

About you

You are looking to join an organisation that truly supports vulnerable Victorians and Tasmanians to improve their lives. The ideal candidate will have:

• A Diploma/Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or Psychology or related discipline OR willingness to study further and transferable experience
• Previous experience working in the child and family welfare sector, particularly with complex vulnerable families
• Understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and Best Interests Framework
• Sound understanding of family and parenting issues, especially in the context of child protective concerns
• Knowledge of practices to engage and assure the cultural safety of clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, including those from an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or CALD background, or the LGBTI community

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through as we’re keen to engage with someone.

Please note, interviews may commence prior to application’s closing.

If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Mikahl Miles, Acting Senior Manager Child Youth & Family on (03) 5362 2996.

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.

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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