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3 months ago
Permanent full time38 hours per week, Monday to .6 hours per day
Working at Big Fat Smile, there's a lot to smile about.
The trust you'll be given in exchange for your expertise.
The freedom you'll be given to make a difference and enrich the lives and minds of our children and families in their communities.
At Big Fat Smile we are committed to keeping children entrusted to our care safe and protected to maximise their potential to grow and learn.
We demonstrate this commitment through embedding the NSW Child Safe Standards in culture, policies, procedures, and practice.As part of the Safeguarding Team, you will assist to embed the Child Safe Standards and Big Fat Smile Child Safe framework to further strengthen and maintain our organisations child safe culture.
This encompasses but is not limited to implementation of policies and procedures, case management, and building capacity.A key aspect of this role is working directly with Centre Directors to coach them in their safeguarding role and build educators capacity in relation to child safety and wellbeing.
More than a job, this is an opportunity to make the world a better, brighter place.Get greater enjoyment from your work and make more of a difference in the lives of every child and family in their community in our child-first organisation.
Big smiles and bigger opportunitiesWe're Big Fat Smile.
A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia.
We're early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres, out of school hours care and vacation care, and a variety of community and inclusion programs.
Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life.And each well-respected for the work it does.
What your work will involve
We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, you will aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe though upholding the NSW Child safe Standards.
Managing incidents relating to allegations or suspicions of child abuse, neglect and/or harm at an organisational level with oversight from Head of Safeguarding Provide accurate and prompt specialist support to staff, children, and families to ensure child focused incident management within an education context.
Work with staff who have existing strong relationships with children to build their competency in supporting children and families that have been the subject child safety or child wellbeing concerns.
Build the knowledge and capacity of staff to prevent, identify and mitigate risks for any allegations or suspicions of child abuse, neglect and harm using the reporting framework.
Coach colleagues to build respectful relationships with children and build the capacity of all Program staff in child development and wellbeing through supporting a trauma- informed view of child development in reflective practice spaces.
Provide case management and specialist support for incidents in relation allegations or suspicions of child abuse, neglect and/or harm that has occurred or is occurring to a child whilst in our care, or external to the organisation.
What you need to succeedA relevant Tertiary qualification from an accredited Australian Tertiary Institution - Diploma or above.
Minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and families in one of the following – early childhood, child related social work, family support or case work.
A demonstrated awareness of and commitment to maintaining a child safe organisational culture and familiarity with the Child Safe Organisation principles.
A clear understanding of issues pertaining to child safety, children at risk and mandatory reporting responsibilities and Code of Conduct Principles.
An understanding of the NSW Child Protection Guidelines and child protection legislation.Knowledge and or experience working with the National Quality Framework and within the Early Years Learning Framework Maintain timely records keeping.
An understanding of pedagogical practices that are underpinned the following; a trauma informed lens, attachment- based theory, strengths- based, inclusive and relationship focussed practices.
Experience in providing advice and guidance on child safety and child safeguarding matters.Strong communication and interpersonal skills Cleared Valid, paid work, working with Children's Check (WWCC)How to apply
Please send us:
A copy of your resume
A cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role
Join us and you'll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.
Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do.
Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.
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