- Leading community services organisation
- Salary packaging and competitive sector remuneration
- Clinical supervision support
- Permanent part time, 3 days per week
- Based at either Albury or Sale
About the opportunity
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support to carers who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who is frail due to age or has a disability, medical condition or mental illness.
As a Carer Counsellor, you will provide short-term client-focused counselling and support services to carers. The role will engage clients face to face, over the phone, online and through group work. The Carer Counsellor will also play a key role in networking with other service providers within the region.
About you
To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a bachelor level qualification in social work, counselling or a related discipline.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of counselling services to carers
- Demonstrated knowledge and applied use of therapies relevant to carers, including Rogerian and Cognitive Behavioural therapies
- Experience in designing and facilitation group work programs
- An understanding of the issues and challenges experienced by carers
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
How to apply
If this sounds like you, find out more or apply today. Please upload the following as part of your application:
- Cover letter (outlining your suitability according to the person specification in the position description: PD – Carer Counsellor.pdf)
- Current resume
Applications close Monday 5 December 2022
Get in touch
For more information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Laura Humphris – Carer Gateway Team Leader on 0407 968 147 (during business hours).
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
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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. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
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.