Assessment & Planning Officer

1 week ago

Blackburn, Australia Uniting Vic.Tas Full time

**Full time position | Maximum term until 30 June 2025**:

- **Based at Blackburn**:

- **Provide information, advice and individual support to carers**

**Your new role**:
Uniting’s Carer Support 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.

**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 base salary equivalent to **SCHADS Level 4 + 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**on the childcare subsidy gap fee for eligible employees 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 bring with you:

- A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Welfare or a related discipline
- 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

View the position description here

**How to apply**:
Click **APPLY** to submit your interest.

For any questions, please reach out to **Minal Khairnar, Team Leader Carer Gateway**on **(03) 9000 4600**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.

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