Family Support Worker

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Family Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

No day is the same in Save the Children’s ‘Play2Learn’ program but every day provides new opportunities to create safe and supportive communities for children. You will work as part of a small but exciting team, providing critical support for children and families who are facing challenges to their development and wellbeing. You will use your excellent communication skills to develop lasting and meaningful connections with families and the local community. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference by supporting children to reach their potential.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.
We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there’s a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.

Where you come in:
In this part-time, maximum term position (12 hours over 2 days a week, for 2 years) you will collaborate with the Port Lincoln Play2Learn team to deliver the Play2Learn program, promoting positive approaches to parenting and family wellbeing. You will strengthen links to the community and develop confidence in the support network we are proud to deliver. You will be based in our Port Lincoln office and report to our Team Leader for Early Childhood and Parenting.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing community-based group support to families, using a child centred approach
• Building strong, lasting connections with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Supporting families to access the assistance they need, when they need it
• Actively encouraging vulnerable or service-averse families to engage with our programs
• Working collaboratively with program partners
• Collecting and recording data and information for accountability, evaluation and reporting

If we could compose the perfect you…
… You are truly passionate about standing up for children. You are experienced in early intervention, community-based programs, family support and casework. The ability to think on your feet will see you find flexible solutions to complex situations. You have strong cultural knowledge, empathy, a ‘can-do attitude’ and most importantly, an infectious enthusiasm for your job.

This role requires:

• Tertiary qualification/s in Social Work or related discipline.
• Proven understanding and experience in community-based and outreach family casework.
• Highly developed relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, mobile team.
• Well-developed time management, data collection and reporting skills.

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.
It’s 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. We offer a competitive salary including generous salary packaging benefits, a friendly and flexible work environment, and great career opportunities - both locally and internationally.

Sound interesting?
We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close Monday 23 July 2018.

Position Description - Family Support Worker Port Lincoln

We know diversity makes a positive difference, and we encourage people from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and other diverse backgrounds to apply.

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 Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.