Support Worker

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Casual position SCHADS Level 3 + Super + Salary Packaging Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to salary packaging benefits Based at Hampton Your new role

As a Support Worker – Therapeutic Residential Care, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality, therapeutic care to young people in residential settings. You will be the primary caregiver, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and rights are always protected. With empathy, respect, and professionalism, you will support each young person’s individual needs and development. Acting as a positive role model, you will help them build life skills, manage relationships, and work toward personal goals. You will communicate effectively, collaborate within a supportive team environment, and uphold Uniting’s values, policies, and commitment to child safety. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, is essential. Benefits of working at Uniting

At Uniting, you’ll enjoy: Working in a large values-led organisation with real community impact. Up to $15,900 in salary packaging

perks that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services. Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of

$2,650 annually. Take advantage of

an extra 17.5%

on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave.



Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background. Your skills and experience

We are seeking compassionate carers that have the ability to make positive connections with young people and enjoy working within a cohesive team dynamic. You will bring: A minimum qualification of Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or other relevant recognised qualification must be held or underway Important: If not included in your qualification, you must have completed the following mandatory units of competency: CHCMHS007 – Work effectively in trauma informed care CHCPRT009 – Provide primary residential care CHCCCS009 – Facilitate responsible behaviour CHCPRT010 – Work with children and young people with complex trauma and attachment issues and needs Current first aid level 2 (including CPR) Current Victorian Driver’s Licence Experience in the residential and community services field and in the provision of care and support to children in ‘out of home care’ is desirable Experience and demonstrated ability to work with young people who have experienced past trauma and abuse which may manifest in behavioural difficulties is desirable View the 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.

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