EMPLOYMENT

Permanent part time contract Excellent training & career development Making a positive contribution to the outcomes of Tasmanian families Your new role We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in supporting parents with younger children, and young parents to build their parenting capacity and family functioning. Our Child Youth and Families team works within a framework that engages parenting assessment, goal setting and case management capability, and we work within the Uniting values of compassion, imagination, boldness and respect, to promote the best interests and safety of the child/children. About your team The Northern Family Futures team provide outreach support to families where at least one of the children is under the age of 5. The program uses the Parents Under Pressure framework to best support families to achieve their goals, and deliver the best outcomes that promote child safety, family functioning and wellbeing. 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 super, you can access the following. Access salary packaging to increase your take-home pay Access training and development opportunities to help you grow We value diversity and lived experiences - access support via work groups Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Opt in or out of public holidays , be respected for your unique background Your skills and experience Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Social Welfare or related community services discipline (E.g. Bachelor level degree or a Diploma in Community Services or related discipline) A current Drivers Licence Demonstrated experience working as a practitioner in the child and family welfare field Parents Under Pressure Accreditation is an advantage View the full 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. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early. For any questions, please reach out to Lou Mart, Team Leader, Child Youth & Family Services at lou.mart@vt.uniting.org to arrange a chat. 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.