Family Support Worker - Murrumbidgee (2985-689)

Tracking Code

2985-689

Job Description

Children are facing more and more challenges to their development. We provide critical support to vulnerable children and families t hrough a variety of programs and the facilitation of community events, and we need you to provide professional support to families with complex needs. This is your chance to help children reach their potential.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.
Were ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for childrens rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. Save the Children has been creating better lives for children in New South Wales since we opened our first pre-school in 1962. See here for more information on our work across New South Wales.

Where you come in:
In these part-time or full-time fixed term roles (up to 5 positions available through to end of December 2023, with potential for extension), you will play a critical support role for families and children in need. You will support children and families within our Family Connect and Support program, identify where additional assistance and external services are required, and provide information, support, and referral. Based in Wagga Wagga or Griffith (or with flexibility to work from home), you will be part of our Australian Services team and report to our Team Leader Murrumbidgee Programs.

You will make an impact by:

Providing group and individual support to families from a child centred approach
Promoting positive parent/child relationships by role modelling, education, and practical support
Supporting families to access the assistance they need, when they need it
Actively encouraging vulnerable, detached, or fearful families to engage with our programs
Collecting and recording data and information for accountability, evaluation, and reporting

Does this sound like you?
Youre truly passionate about standing up for children. Your experience in case management roles and ability to think on your feet will see you find solutions to complex situations. Your cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You have empathy, a can-do attitude and most importantly, an infectious enthusiasm for your job.
This role requires:

Demonstrated experience working with families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, especially working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families
Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant Human Services qualification or equivalent experience in the field
Well-developed time management, organisational, and data collection skills
Proven understanding of early childhood issues and understanding of child development stages and influences
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build lasting connections
Drivers licence (car available for work use)

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.
Its the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

Internal employment and development opportunities
Friendly and flexible work environment
Child friendly work environment
Award rate salary plus full salary packaging benefits
Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions

Sound interesting?
Wed love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the Apply section and please nominate your preferred location and time fraction.

Applications close 4pm Friday 20 November 2020.

Position Description Family Support Worker

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here .

Job Location

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

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