Aod Childcare Worker

**Part time & casual opportunities available**:

- **Based at our Ivanhoe Residential Withdrawal Unit**:

- **SCHADS Level 3 + increase your take home pay with salary packaging benefits**

**Your new role**:
Are you passionate about providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children? Do you have experience and expertise in working with individuals affected by substance abuse? If so, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

As an Alcohol & Other Drugs (AOD) Childcare Worker, you will provide a safe, caring, and engaging environment for children whose parent or guardian is undergoing substance abuse treatment. You will also develop and implement age-appropriate activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children, while maintaining a supportive and non-judgmental approach when interacting with children and their families.

**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 of 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
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.

**Your skills and experience**:
You will hold a Certificate III in Children’s Services (or equivalent) as well as a Certificate IV in AOD or Mental Health (or willingness to complete within 24 months of employment).

You will also bring with you:

- Demonstrated experience working with families affected by alcohol and other drug use
- Previous experience in supporting children (0-2 years) to participate in age-appropriate activities
- A valid driver’s licence
- Current first aid certificate

View the full position description here

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

**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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