Alcohol & Other Drugs Support Worker

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Uniting Limited Full time
Your new role

As an Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Worker, you\'ll help create a safe, supportive space for young people voluntarily seeking withdrawal or respite from alcohol and other drug use.

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 a salary equivalent to SCHADS Level 3 + super, you can access the following.

  • An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leave
  • Ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more
  • 10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
  • A great location in Coburg.
  • Access training and development opportunities to help you grow
Your skills and experience

Join a dedicated team supporting young people seeking voluntary withdrawal or respite from alcohol and other drug use. As an Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Worker, you'll help create a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic environment where young people feel heard, respected, and supported.

What you'll need to succeed
  • A relevant qualification in a health and/or welfare-related discipline
  • Certificate IV in AOD or core competencies in Alcohol and Other Drugs (or willingness to complete within 12 months)
  • Proven ability to work respectfully and compassionately with young people and families experiencing issues related to alcohol and other drug use

View the position description

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 Anna Beesley, Team Leader on anna.beesley@vt.uniting.org for 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.


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