Assertive Outreach Worker

7 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Uniting Vic Full time

**Join a bold and values-led organisation positively impacting the community**:

- **Max-Term Part Time (2 x.6 FTE)**

**Your new role**:
The Ballarat Zero Project is working to end rough sleeping homelessness in Ballarat. It brings together local services to help people who are sleeping rough find safe, long-term housing. Everyone involved shares information and works together to remove barriers so that people can move out of homelessness and into secure homes.

The Assertive Outreach Worker plays an important role in this project. They meet people where they are—on the streets—and build trust by offering support in a respectful and caring way. Their job includes helping people access housing, connecting them with other services, and working closely with the project team to make sure no one is left behind. Because people's needs can be complex, you will provide personalised support and may sometimes work outside regular hours to reach those who need help.

**Benefits of working at Uniting**:
Our work isn't easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

At Uniting, you can also access the following:

- Be part of a team shaping the future of community services
- Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
- Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
- Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience
- Valid driver's license to drive in Australia
- Eligibility to work in Australia.

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**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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