Family Counsellor

UnitingCare; Sharon; Presencial; AUD 42.000 - 43.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging

12 weeks parental leave

Diversity leave

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

UnitingCare Bundaberg is seeking a Family Counsellor to deliver individual, couple and group counselling within the Family and Relationship Service. The role focuses on strengthening family relationships, preventing harm, and supporting vulnerable children and adults.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, require relevant degrees, and hold a Blue Card. Part-time 15.2 hours/week with competitive not-for-profit benefits and salary packaging options.

Formación

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Behavioural Science from a recognised tertiary institution.
• QLD Blue Card for Child Related Employment.
• Current Queensland Driver's Licence.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individual, couple and group counselling and education to strengthen family relationships.
• Prevent breakdown and ensure wellbeing and safety of children and adults in all kinds of families.
• Demonstrate high level interpersonal, oral and written communication and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Advocacy

Educación

Degree in Psychology

Degree in Social Work

Degree in Counselling

Degree in Behavioural Science

Descripción del empleo

Family Counsellor | Family and Relationship Service | BundabergEmployment Term: Permanent Part-time (15.2 hours per week)Location: BundabergRemuneration: $53.43 p/hr + Super + NFP salary packagingMake a meaningful difference with UnitingCareAt UnitingCare we are leaders in crisis response, the protection of vulnerable people and children, financial resilience and family wellbeing. Our FaDS (Family and Disability Services) team work passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.As a Family Counsellor you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!Your part in our UnitingCare teamWe are currently seeking to appoint a Family Counsellor to work as a part of our UnitingCare Family and Relationship Service based at Bundaberg.In this role you will:Provide individual, couple and group counselling and education with an aim to strengthen family relationshipsPrevent breakdown and ensure the wellbeing and safety of children and adults who live in all kinds of families.Essential to the role is:Sound knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to provide counselling and related services within a therapeutic context to a range of clients with issues including, but not limited to, domestic and family violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, relationship discord and grief and loss.Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, oral and written communication and advocacy skills are required along with a proven ability to work co-operatively within a multi-disciplinary team in a complex human services environment.What makes a difference for us?Possession of a Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or Behavioural Science from a recognised tertiary institution coupled with prior experience.Qld Suitability Card for Child Related Employment (Blue Card).Current QLD Drivers LicenceWillingness to undergo a criminal history checkWhat makes a difference for you?Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balanceNFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: Salary Packaging ExplainedA recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government schemeDiversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural eventsCareer development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful differenceA positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving othersWe’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare familyJoining our FaDS, team, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years.Child safe, Child friendlyUnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for childrenimplement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our servicesappropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occurabide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct SchemeDiversity & InclusionOur approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.Safe workplaceWe 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.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.