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Home Based Care Placement Support WorkerJoin to apply for the Home Based Care Placement Support Worker role at Uniting Vic.TasHome Based Care Placement Support Worker1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Home Based Care Placement Support Worker role at Uniting Vic.Tas1 X Full Time Ongoing position and 1 x Part Time (4 days a week) Ongoing positionIncrease fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early LearningSale, VIC, 3850Child, Youth & FamiliesPermanent Full TimePermanent Part Time1 X Full Time Ongoing position and 1 x Part Time (4 days a week) Ongoing positionIncrease fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early LearningAbout the programThe Home Based Care Program provides high quality case management support to vulnerable children and young people aged 0-18 years who are unable to live with their own families and are placed in the care of volunteer caregivers through emergency, respite, short term or long term placements.Your new roleAs a Placement Support Worker, you will work collaboratively with children, young people, their families, carers and other stakeholders to ensure desired outcomes are achieved in the context of the child or young persons needs and case plan. The role will also provide ongoing training and supervision to caregivers, and actively support the development of positive relationships and environments within caregiving households.Benefits of working at UnitingOur work isnt 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.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.We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme!Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.Your skills and experienceYou Will Bring With YouBachelor qualifications in Social Work / Welfare or related fieldCurrent Victorian drivers licenceCurrent First Aid and CPR certificatesDemonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of issues surrounding the out-of-home care system and the available resources and services in GippslandDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively with adults, adolescents, children and sector representatives.View the position description here.How to applyClick 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, please reach out to Caity Dowsett , Team Leader Home Based Care on 0417 412 904 for a chat.About UnitingAt 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.orgUniting 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.#CYFSocialWorkerSeniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesCivic and Social OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Uniting Vic.Tas by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Home Care Provider roles.Sale, Victoria, Australia A$69,514.00-A$73,081.00 4 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr