Assessment & Planning Officer
1 month ago
**Full time position based at Blackburn**:
- **Maximum term contract until 30 June 2025**:
- **Provide information, advice and individual support to carers**
**Your new role**:
Our Carer Services Program delivers a range of support services to carers who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend, who is frail due to age or has dementia, a disability, mental illness, terminal illness or chronic health condition.
As an Assessment and Planning Officer, you will utilise the Carers StarTM conversation tool to understand and assess the specific needs associated with the caring role and develop goal orientated care plans in conjunction with carers. You will assist with planning and coordinating an appropriate service response which may include short-term case management, respite, carer coaching and counselling, peer support and referral to other services where necessary.
View the full position description here
**Benefits of working at Uniting**:
In addition to a base salary commencing at $43.08 p/hr + superannuation, you will have access to:
- 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 on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centre
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops
- Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
**Your skills and experience**:
You will have a tertiary qualification in social work, health, welfare, community services or a related discipline. You will also bring:
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience in the provision of care to the elderly, young people and/or people who have a disability or mental illness
- An understanding of the issues and challenges experienced by carers
- Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team
- Strong engagement, care planning and assessment skills
- Excellent organisation, time management and communication skills
**How to apply**:
Click **APPLY** to submit your interest and we’ll be in touch shortly.
If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Stephanie Mesley, Team Leader Carer Gateway on 9000 4600.
**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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