About Unison

Unison is a for-purpose organisation that works to reduce disadvantage and social exclusion for over 3,500 people who need social or affordable housing, or who are homeless or at risk of homelessness each year. We believe that housing is the foundation on which to build a life of value but that a good life takes more than just housing - it takes place in a community. We’re also committed to building a thriving community internally for the people that work with us and we’re proud to offer contemporary people programs and benefits in line with our values.

About the role 

The Home and Community Care (HACC) worker will work as part of the Housing and Homelessness team to support renters living in The City of Yarra. The aim of this role is to create stability and a sense of belonging for our renters, by having people that support their physical and mental wellbeing, sustainable tenancies and progress to independent living or council-run HACC services where possible.

This is a fixed -term, part time role offering 3 shifts per week, based across multiple locations in the City of Yarra.

What we’re looking for

• Home and Community Care Certificate IV or equivalent experience

• Demonstrated skills and experience in the provision of personal care and home care, including the ability to design care plans

• Demonstrated skills in working effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people, including people with high support needs and challenging behaviour

• Experience liaising with and coordinating external stakeholders and their services, including community service providers 

Why join us

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading not-for-profit organisation that values its team members, offers a supportive working environment, and has a genuine desire to develop its people. 

Apply Now

We’d love to hear from you. You can view the position description at unison.org.au/about-us/careers or apply now by emailing your cover letter and resume to *******@unison.org.au, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in so don’t hold off.

We encourage people who are from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply or contact our People Team on **********@unison.org.au for more information about our supported recruitment pathways.