At 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 works passionately across Queensland to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
As a Child and Family Remote Support Worker 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!
Our Remote Area Families Service (RAFS) program is seeking a passionate and autonomous worker to join our Remote Area Child and Family Services Team, servicing Longreach and surrounding areas. By joining our team, you will be working alongside fellow RAFS workers located in Mt Isa, Emerald, Mareeba and Charleville.
Your commitment to the role will explore the dynamics of working with our vulnerable clients in communities focusing on:
This is a unique opportunity to explore the rural and remote outback for QLD whilst visiting children and families on station, in communities, learn about rural life and working with stakeholders who are committed to supporting families and children to reach their best outcomes.
What makes a difference for you?
We'd love you to be part of our UnitingCare family. Joining 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 friendly
UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organization and will:
Diversity & Inclusion
Our 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 workplace
We 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.