• Part time (5 days per fortnight) | Maximum term to October 2025 (parental leave cover)

About the opportunity

The Tenancy Plus Program provides advice and support to public and social housing tenants, with the aim of preventing tenancy breakdown and homelessness. The program supports clients to address a range of issues including rental debts, anti-social behaviour, neighbourhood disputes, significant maintenance issues, hoarding and VCAT matters.

As a Tenancy Plus Support Worker you will:

• Provide assessment, intervention and case management support to ‘at risk’ clients
• Advocate for clients and assist them in accessing relevant support services
• Aid clients in identifying their needs and empower them to achieve their goals
• Maintain comprehensive case files and client records
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of key stakeholders

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Diploma (or higher) qualification in a community services related discipline.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated case management experience within the community services sector
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the housing and homelessness sector
• A genuine commitment and interest in supporting individuals and families to achieve sustainable tenancies
• A client focused approach, with the ability to prioritise the individual needs of each client
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem solving skills

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How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Vicki Bryce – Team Leader, Tenancy Support on 0481 033 135.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.