Join the Uniting WA team

A career at Uniting WA is more than just a job.

As a team member at Uniting, you’ll join a team of thinkers, carers, doers and darers who strive to make a difference.

Our values

At Uniting, our values are at the heart of everything we do.

We’re compassionate and respectful in our words and deeds. We’re bold in the face of injustice, and we use our imagination to explore new possibilities and opportunities.

We dare to dream of a better future for the people we support.

Not-for-profit benefits

At Uniting, we’re for people.
We’re passionate about making sure the people in our team and the people we support, thrive.

Uniting WA team members enjoy:

As a team member at Uniting, you’ll enjoy 5 weeks of paid annual leave, every year. That’s a whole extra week of leave above the National Employment Standard (NES).

Uniting WA shift workers (as defined by our Employee Collective Agreement) receive 6 weeks annual leave per year.

Salary packaging increases your disposable income by reducing the income tax you pay. It works by allocating a portion of your pre-tax income to the payment of certain expenses (such as your mortgage, rent, petrol, groceries or insurances) and entertainment purchases.

Uniting WA team members can access up to $15,900 from your salary for everyday purchases and up to $2,650 for entertainment purchases.

Team members can also access Novated Leasing, on new, used and existing cars. This is a salary packaging arrangement that allows team members to bundle lease payments and car running costs – including petrol, insurance, rego and servicing – into one convenient payment.

At Uniting WA, we’re committed to the ongoing learning and development of everyone in the team, so you’ll be supported to belong and thrive.

We also provide regular opportunities for learning and development, including an online portal that’s available for all team members.

Eligible team members who have worked at Uniting for 12 consecutive months are entitled to:

  • Up to 12 months unpaid parental leave
  • Government paid parental leave through the national Paid Parental Leave Scheme (paid at the national minimum wage if the eligibility criteria is satisfied)
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave (funded by the employer at the team member’s base rate of pay; and to be taken as 6 consecutive weeks leave.)

We understand that work – and life – can be challenging sometimes.  That’s why we provide a free counselling service to all our team members and their immediate families through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Current vacancies

About the Role

Uniting WA provides high quality, therapeutic, person centred support for children and young people living in Out of Home Care, in Group settings.

We are looking for dynamic and experienced people to be part of our ‘Relief team’ that work together to ensure on demand support shifts and sleepover shifts are filled by our skilled internal staff carers.

Our Group Foster Care service supports children to live in a therapeutic setting as they heal from the impacts of trauma. You will be responsible for the day-to-day care and supervision of the children and to provide a supportive, safe, and healing environment for children – delivering high quality, therapeutic and child focussed services.

  • There are various positions available as a Residential Youth Worker within our ‘Relief team’.
  • Relief team youth workers will work on a rotating roster, working flexibly (24-hour ‘sleep shifts’) 7 days a fortnight.
  • We are also looking for casual residential youth workers who can fill in for staff going on leave and be available for support shifts.
  • Please apply if you can commit to working sleepover shifts flexibly & ongoingly on a roster pattern.

 

About You

You’re going to love this job because you are:

  • Ready to take the next step in your Residential Youth Worker career and enjoy a challenge.
  • Motivated and confident to step into the team on demand when young people may need more intensive support
  • Someone who can provide therapeutic trauma-informed care and engage with young people from all walks of life
  • Attentive to the daily care and needs of young people, recording these accurately in case notes and amplifying the child’s voice in decision making
  • Flexible and adaptable when working alone or in a team
  • Someone who enjoys working in a supportive team consisting of Operations lead, Team leader, Case Workers and a Therapeutic Coach providing guidance and support.
  • Able to manage complex and trauma response behaviour with confidence and composure
  • Grounded, resilient, and committed.

 

We are seeking highly motivated people who have:

  • A Certificate IV or higher in Children Studies/ Youth Work or related
  • Experience working with young people in a residential setting.
  • Have the resilience and flexibility to work sleepovers
  • Knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Parenting & Trauma Informed Care particularly in the Out of Home Care.
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy, guidance, respect and patience at all times
  • A genuine interest and enthusiasm for working with young people in a holistic manner that will best support their needs and strengthen their well-being.
  • Commitment to ongoing training and development
  • Aboriginal and Torrens Straight Islander peoples are encouraged to apply
  • You must be able to obtain a current National Police Clearance and Provide a First Aid certificate. It is also essential to have a current Working with Children Check, and WA ‘C’ class driver’s licence.
  • A requirement of the role is to satisfy The Department of Communities Record Check Consent Application (RCCA) to support undertaking a Police History Check for workers who have been identified for a role within non-government agencies that work with children in the care of the CEO.

 

Working with Uniting

Salary packaging, extra annual leave, Health and Wellbeing Benefit and paid parental leave are just some of the reasons to apply.

At Uniting, we exist to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

We act with impact. We work to address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, and we stand for a just society where individuals and communities are valued and connected

As an organisation, we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, ability, culture, language, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

We’re a not-for-profit community services organisation of the Uniting Church Western Australia and part of the UnitingCare Australia network.

Our values

We’re bold and respectful, compassionate and imaginative. And we’ll support you to belong and thrive.

We value social and cultural diversity, and we’re committed to a safe workplace.  We strongly encourage applications from First Nation Peoples, people who have lived experience, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

How to apply

Enquiries can be directed to Senior Manager, Fiona Cafferty (fiona.cafferty@unitingwa.org.au) & Operations Lead, Jessica Arrowsmith(jessica.arrowsmith@unitingwa.org.au).

Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter (please also indicate which position you are applying for) together with current resume. Please note shortlisting will commence immediately.

A position description outlining further details is available at: https://unitingwa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PD-OOHC-Relief-Team-Residential-Youth-Worker.pdf

About Uniting WA

Uniting WA has been serving the WA community since 1829 and today is one it the State’s major not-for-profit providers in mental health; disability, housing; homelessness; children services; family supports; foster care; family violence; prisoner reintegration; NDIS supports; recovery options and financial wellbeing services. We have more than 400 team members and hundreds of volunteers through the State. We work for a safer, brighter and better world for the people we support, and all of humanity.

 

About the role

This position is based in ALBANY WA.

Join our Great Southern team as a support worker in our Individualised Services program across the Great Southern. Due to additional people wanting support Uniting currently to have multiple permanent part time and casual positions available.

Hours for the part time roles vary from 40-60 hours per fortnight, hours for the casual roles aren’t guaranteed but we usually have up to 6 shifts available for our casual pool to fill in for permanent staff, plus unplanned sick leave, so plenty to keep you busy. The casual positions may suit people looking to supplement their income or students and semi-retired.

Uniting in Albany are looking for experienced support workers or people who are just starting their career in support work and are willing to learn, develop and grow. The role requires provision of specific supports such as personal care, special feeding systems and strength base conversations.

You will be expected to work various shifts with complex clients with challenging behaviours which require redirection strategies.

Day Shifts

Various times and days between 6am and 6pm.

Evening shifts 4pm-10pm Hourly rate

10pm-6am allowance sleep over shift

6am – 8am. Hourly rate

If you are BOLD and reside in the Great Southern and are keen to make a difference in the lives of the people we support, come join our team.

 

To be successful in the role, you will require the following:

· Must have a qualification in Community Services, Disability or Individualised Support or relevant experience in the disability sector. If you are currently enrolled in study you may be considered for a part time role.

· NDIS worker orientation

· Understanding of contemporary person-centred, strength-based support in disability services and mental health

· First aid, medication administration and manual handling certificates

· Can commit to working sleep over shifts with an ongoing roster pattern

 

Key responsibilities:

· Support participants in achieving their NDIS goals

· Support participants to connect with their local communities and enhance natural supports

· Support participants to prepare or participate in the preparation of meals

· Assist with personal care tasks (including toileting, changing, hoisting and feeding)

· Provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the participant’s level of independent functioning, including participation in the community

· Respond to the participant’s needs and collaborate positively with their families, support people and others in their lives

· Keep accurate and complete records of activities via progress notes and Incident reports

· Implement PBSP strategies when needed (training will be provided when needed)

· Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct

· Ongoing learning and development

 

Why join Uniting WA

  • As a not for profit Uniting WA is authorised to offer salary packaging, allowing you to receive some of you income tax-free!
  • 5 weeks of annual leave available pro rata for permanent employees!
  • Discounted health care with HBF or Medibank Private Free support and counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program!
  • On-the-job learning and supported professional development!

 

The Uniting Team

Uniting WA is the community services arm of the Uniting Church of Western Australia. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We’re proud to so support thousands of West Australians every year. Applications from First Nations People, people with lived experience, people with disability and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers are encouraged. A PD with more info on the role can be found here.

Next steps

Please apply through the seek website and provide a current resume and covering letter. Please note we will begin shortlisting and interviewing before the ad expires, apply promptly for due consideration.

For any enquiries about the roles available, please get in touch with emma.rainbow@unitingwa.com.au


At Uniting WA, we recognise the value of diversity in our team and welcome everyone exactly as they are.

That’s why we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians, people who have lived experience, people with a disability and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.