Child Support Worker

yourtown

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Based at a confidential location in the Scenic Rim, the Child Support Worker provides high quality and safe child care and child related family support for families accommodated at our refuge. Our Domestic and Family Violence Refuge is a welcoming haven for women and their children who have experienced the trauma of domestic/family violence. All refuge staff work towards assisting families to regain independence & safety following domestic and family violence. We are looking for a flexible and adaptable individual who will work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve best practice outcomes for womean and families. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families through a holistic and trauma‑informed approach. This position is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Group Leader looking to support vulnerable children and families in a more holistic way.

Requirements

passion, commitment and belief in young people
minimum Certificate III Childcare or relevant Certificate IV qualification and at least 3 years experience working with children and families
demonstrated experience or a good understanding and ability to learn quickly how to work with vulnerable children and families with complex needs
knowledge of or a willingness to develop knowledge of legislation relating to domestic and family violence and child protection
ability to work collaboratively to increase parental capacity and to communicate with and engage children and families with complex social and family concerns
high level interpersonal and written skills and well developed planning and time management skills

Responsibilities

contribute to the planning, development and implementation of programs and activities for children, young people and families
supervise and care for children within the refuge setting in collaboration with their parent and the program team
deliver children’s activities and adjunct care
support parents to strengthen their parenting skills and support with practical parenting demands such as settling and sleep routines, meal preparation, boundary setting
develop and participate in a range of social, recreational and educational activities for children, young people and parents

Benefits

salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
opportunities for internal and external professional development
free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer