At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide flexible case management support to children and young people in need.
- Company: Join Uniting, a passionate organisation dedicated to inspiring communities.
- Benefits: Access salary packaging, discounts on childcare, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification in Social Work or Psychology and experience in a similar role.
- Uniting Victoria and Tasmania – Dandenong VIC
- Part Time | Maximum term positions until 14 February 2027
- Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
- 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
- Part Time | Maximum term positions until 14 February 2027
- Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
- 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning
- Your new role
Targeted Care Packages (TCPs) are an allocation of funding attached to a specific child or young person which are used to prevent the child or the young people from entering residential care, or transition from residential care into an alternate living arrangement that better meets their needs.
As a Key Worker you will provide individualised and flexible case management support to children and young people who present with challenging behaviours and are supported by a TCP.
You will be supporting children, young people and their carers across a range of individualised placement options including foster care, kinship care, lead tenant, independent living or within the family home.
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 5 + 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 bring with you
- Essential: Relevant tertiary qualification/currently enrolled in Social Work, Psychology or related discipline
- Experience in a similar role
- An understanding of the inter-generational factors and complex inter-relationships between extended family members that can promote and impede their capacity to collaboratively provide good care of a child/young person
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect
View position description here.
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 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.
Key Worker Targeted Care Packages employer: Uniting Victoria and Tasmania
Uniting Victoria and Tasmania is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong focus on professional development, inclusive work culture, and a commitment to continuous improvement, employees are empowered to lead high-performing teams and drive positive change across Gippsland. Located in Sale, this role offers the unique advantage of working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation.
Contact Details:
Uniting Victoria and Tasmania Recruitment Team
