Parent Mentor Starting Out
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Job Location:
East Sussex - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Part time position up to 15.2 hours per fortnight Maximum term to 09 December 2026
- Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15900 salary packaging benefits!
- 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
Your new role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Parent Mentor to join our Starting Out Program. The program supports young people under 25 years who are pregnant or parenting and are experiencing complex issues that impact on parenting family life and childrens Out aims to enhance the parenting capacity of participants through assertive outreach and group work.
As a Parent Mentor you will:
- Support a team of specialist social workers
- Participate in group work andprovide general support to young parents and their children
- Role-model and mentor positive parenting and play with young parents
- Bring your personal experiences of young parenting from lived experience and/or relevant studies
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 starting base hourly rate of $26.3 (SCHADS Level 1) 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!
- 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
You will meet the person specification in the position particular you will have:
- A genuine interest in and commitment to supporting children young people and families in need
- An understanding of issues faced by young pregnant women and young parents
- Knowledge of ages stages and development of infants and young children
- Strong team work and communication skills
**Candidates who are currently studying or have plans to study a qualification related to social work psychology education or children services will be highly regarded.
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. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions reach out to Katie Stevens Team Leader Starting Out on 0 for a chat.
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.
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.
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Key Skills
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Conflict Management
- Autism Experience
- Case Management
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Mentoring
- Word Processing
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.
