Peer Settlement Support Worker - Rebuild Homes & Futures

Uniting Vic.Tas; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discount at Uniting Early Learning

Parental leave (up to 10 weeks)

Employee Assistance Program

Discount at Uniting Op Shops

Job summary

Uniting Vic.Tas in Ballarat is seeking a Peer Settlement Support Worker to join the Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) team. You will collaborate with the Intensive Case Manager and draw on lived experience to help clients move from homelessness toward secure housing and stronger community connections.

You will support clients to connect with community, establish a home, build skills, and pursue opportunities to return to work or study, using outreach approaches and person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification relevant to the delivery of community services (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy)
• Diploma qualifications may be considered with outstanding relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in case management and outreach work
• Knowledge of frameworks and strategies for working with clients with complex needs
• Valid driver licence to drive in Australia

Responsibilities

• Provide connection to community
• Help clients establish a home and settle
• Build essential life and work skills
• Provide emotional support to clients
• Assist in transitioning from homelessness to housing
• Support clients to return to work or study

Skills

Case management

Outreach work

Client engagement

Education

Social Work / related field

Diploma acceptable with experience

Job description

Uniting Vic.Tas in Ballarat is seeking a Peer Settlement Support Worker to join the Journey to Social Inclusion (J2SI) team. You will collaborate with the Intensive Case Manager and draw on lived experience to help clients move from homelessness toward secure housing and stronger community connections.

You will support clients to connect with community, establish a home, build skills, and pursue opportunities to return to work or study, using outreach approaches and person-centered care.