Join our Homelessness and Crisis Support Team.

• 2 x Ongoing Part-time position (3 days per week minimum)
• Based at Ringwood
• Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!

Your new role

As a Tenancy Plus Worker you will support social housing renters (clients) where their tenancy is at risk. ‘Social housing’ includes Public housing and community housing. The aim of the Tenancy Plus program is to sustain tenancies, achieved through engagement with referred clients and negotiation with social housing providers and other support services. You will have good case management skills and a good knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act. The role will work within the eastern metropolitan region and will work as part of a team.

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 salary of (SCHADS Level 4) + super, you can 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).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in your application you will possess a Diploma qualification in Community Services or related discipline.

You will also have:

• Current drivers licence valid in Victoria
• Bachelor degree qualification within the relevant service discipline (Desirable)
• Previous experience in a case management role within the community services sector
• A genuine commitment and interest in working with and caring for children and young people in need
• A client focused approach, with the ability to prioritise the individual needs of each client
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal

View the position description here.

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, reach out to Amanda Wilson, Team Leader, Tenancy Support on 0434 837 210 for 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 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.