Childrens Group Worker
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Job Summary
- Casual position based at Ringwood
- Required hours of work are 2-6pm on a Monday; hours are not negotiable.
- Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to salary packaging benefits!
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children
Your new role
As a Childrens Therapeutic Group Worker you will successfully co-facilitate a therapeutic group for primary school aged children who have experienced family violence or homelessness. A strong ability to relate well with children and in depth understanding of family violence and homelessness are important.
Required hours of work are 2-6pm on a Monday; hours are not negotiable.
Start date May 4 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the facilitation or co-facilitation of a variety of group programs for children in the Eastern Metropolitan Region including elements of planning preparation transport and the monitoring of participants pre and post group
- Ensure administrative aspects of the groups are completed in a timely manner
- Liaise with families of children engaged in the group programs
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 of (SCHADS Level 5) super 25% casual loading 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
- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification and/or experience in line with the mandatory minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence practitioners.
- Understanding of family violence and its impact on children and families
- Experience in the delivery of group work with children within the community sector preferably family violence or homelessness sector
- Current drivers licence valid in Victoria
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 Ross Taylor on (03)
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 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.
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