About the Role
This is a part‐time permanent opportunity (17.5 hours per week) based at Uniting's Youth Services Hub on Alfred Street, Dubbo. The role works across primary and secondary schools in Dubbo, delivering the Youth First early intervention group program. Flexibility is available to work across 3–5 days per week; availability on Wednesdays is essential for program meetings, supervision, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
* Facilitate small group programs within school settings that promote emotional regulation, healthy relationships, self‐care, and positive behaviour change.
* Deliver programs in safe, inclusive spaces that strengthen belonging, wellbeing, and protective factors, helping young people remain safe, connected, and engaged in school and community.
* Provide brief one‐on‐one support to children within public school settings to build and practise emotional regulation and social skills.
* Travel directly to schools to facilitate groups (1–2 periods each).
* Complete brief note‐taking and data entry related to group engagement and client management.
* Work flexibly between school sites, home, and the office for planning and documentation.
* Attend monthly team meetings, supervision, and team‐building activities (Wednesdays).
* Participate in both group and individual supervision with the Program Coordinator.
About you
* You will be trained in a range of evidence‐based programs.
* Experience working with children and young people.
* Confidence facilitating small groups.
* Strong organisation and preparation skills.
* Comfort with data entry and case notes.
* Positive energy and the ability to build trust and rapport with young people.
* Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative approach.
Qualifications
* NSW Working with Children Check and a Current Driver Licence.
* Experience facilitating group programmes.
* Previous experience working in schools.
* Certificate IV or working towards a qualification in a relevant sector.
* Confidence using case management systems.
Benefits
* A career with purpose in a values‐led, inclusive organisation.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Supportive supervision and strong team culture.
* Salary packaging to increase your take‐home pay.
About Uniting
When you're part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you're part of a diverse, purpose‐led team of people making a real difference in the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia's First Peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
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