PRAP Plus Housing Support Worker - Private Rentals

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,9

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Annual leave purchase option

Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks)

Additional public holiday leave option

Job summary

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania – Blackburn is seeking a PRAP Plus Worker for our Homelessness Support Services Program. The role helps households in private rentals by delivering practical support, tenancy plans, and advocacy, including at VCAT, with a focus on sustaining tenancies in the communities they serve.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Community Services or related field, with prefer­red Social Work qualification, and will bring experience in housing/homelessness sectors

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Services or Welfare required; Social Work qualification desirable.
• 12 months' experience in community services.

Responsibilities

• Support clients to address tenancy risk and maintain sustainable tenancies.
• Provide practical assistance to access private rentals and develop support plans.
• Offer advocacy support, including at VCAT when required.

Skills

Community service experience

Housing/homelessness sector experience

Residential Tenancies Act knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Diploma in Community Services

Tertiary qualification in Social Work

Job description

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania – Blackburn is seeking a PRAP Plus Worker for our Homelessness Support Services Program. The role helps households in private rentals by delivering practical support, tenancy plans, and advocacy, including at VCAT, with a focus on sustaining tenancies in the communities they serve.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma in Community Services or related field, with prefer­red Social Work qualification, and will bring experience in housing/homelessness sectors