We are currently seeking to appoint a First Response Case Worker to work as a part of our Koolkuna Women's Refuge based on the north side of Brisbane on a Full Time basis. 

The Role:

This role will provide professional, practical and emotional support to the women and children who engage in our services. This support will include but will not be limited to; case management and advocacy, transporting clients and assisting access to services and provisions, housing services, safety planning and risk assessment.

About You:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills and practical experience in working with children and families who are impacted by domestic violence. In addition you will have experience in the area of homelessness and/or supported accommodation with practical capabilities to support women and children emotionally while understanding family interaction and child development. Due to the nature of this service, the successful candidate will need to be available on-call.

Supplementing the above you will possess tertiary qualifications within a relevant field. You will also have a current QLD Drivers licence and will have or be willing to obtain a working with children blue card.

To be a female is a genuine requirement for the position under Section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1997.

About Us:

As one of the largest employers in the sector and the state, UnitingCare offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a values based organisation where people are at the centre of everything we do. UCQ 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, resume and addressing the Selection Criteria (this can be found attached to the Position Description below)

UnitingCare is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur To read more about our commitment to child safety please head to http://unitingcareqld.com.au/advocacy/child-safety

Through our values UnitingCare are proud of our teams diversity, 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.