Assertive Outreach Worker Street to Home
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Autonomous role working with an inspiring and supportive team
- Values-led organisation making a positive impact on the community
- SCHADS Level 5 salary packaging Max term Part Time (0.8 hours per fortnight)
Your new role
In this key role you will help people in Ballarat who are homeless and sleeping outside by using an Assertive Outreach approach. The goal is to connect with individuals build trust and support them in finding long-term safe housing.
Support is provided in a way that respects each persons comfort level and needs.
Many people facing homelessness also deal with other challenges so this program offers tailored support to help them move forward. It focuses on social inclusion and understands that housing issues often come with other problems. The role may sometimes require working outside regular business hours.
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to your base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) and superannuation you can also access the following:
- Be part of a team shaping the future of community services
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
- Opt in or out of public holidays be respected for your unique background.
Your skills and experience
- Minimum Diploma of Welfare or other relevant tertiary qualifications experience and/or knowledge of the welfare sector.
- Current drivers licence.
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How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest and well get in touch shortly. Well be reviewing applications as they come through as were keen to engage with someone.
For any questions reach out to Juelz Sanders Team Leader Street 2 Home at or call 0 for a chat during business hours.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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.
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Copywriting
- Child Protective Services
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
We're one of the largest community service providers in Victoria and Tasmania. Find out more about how we confront injustice & advocate for change.
