Do you have experience and a passion for working with families and children with a focus on early intervention and prevention? Would you like to be part of a supportive team that embraces reflective practice, supervision and professional development. Then we would like to hear from you!

We are seeking a Family Counsellor to join our Family Intervention Service team on a Fixed Term Part Time basis (3 days/week, 45.6 hours per fortnight) located in Mt Gravatt. 

The Role:

This position provides a holistic response to the needs of families whose children are at imminent risk of out of home placement or requiring reunification following a period of out of home care. The Family Counsellor works intensively with families in their homes to address issues relating to, but not limited to, child protection concerns. By providing practical and emotional support and counselling, families are offered opportunities to make informed decisions about, and change for their future.

About You:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills and sound knowledge gained through substantial experience working with children and families, ideally those from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Supplementing this, you will present with the following: 

• Tertiary qualifications (Bachelor's Degree minimum) in a relevant human services field.
• Hold a current open drivers licence.
• In addition it is an inherent requirement of these roles that the individual appointed be able to present at the time of appointment a Current drivers license and "working with Children check" (Blue card).

About Us:

As one of the largest employers in the sector and the state, UnitingCare offers the opportunity to develop your skills with a values based organization where people are at the centre of everything we do.

UnitingCare offer a variety of benefits including values based work environment, discounted products and services, attractive salary packaging, career development and lifestyle benefits.

To Apply:

So don't hesitate! Take the next step in your career with UnitingCare and apply now by submitting your cover letter and resume!

Further information on this position can be obtained by viewing the attached position description. Should you require additional / specific details about the role, please email: joe.rihari@uccommunity.org.au

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.

At UnitingCare, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.