Family Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Fairfield, Australia Karitane Full time

**_Family Support Worker - _**Linking Families based at Fairfield Heights

We are seeking an experienced and qualified **_Family Support Worker _**_who _will work collaboratively within the Karitane Linking Families team.

The Linking Families program provides safe, effective, evidence-based quality care consistent with Karitane’s mission, philosophy and standards of care, and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct, NSW Health.

**POSITION TITLE**:Family Support Worker

**DEPARTMENT**:Linking Families**

**CLASSIFICATION**:Health Education Officer - Non-Graduate / Graduate

**HOURS**:3 days / 24 hours per week, fixed term till June 2025

**VACCINATION CATEGORY**:A - High Risk (including full COVID-19 - 2 doses and influenza Vaccinations)

**OPERATIONAL BASE**:Fairfield Heights

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: NSW Community Programs Manager

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**PURPOSE**

Effective early intervention services aim to strengthen communities by supporting families experiencing or at risk of vulnerability, by providing more inclusive, supportive, safe, and empowering services. The Family Support Worker will work collaboratively within the Karitane Linking Families team to meet the following TEI (Targeted Early Intervention) objectives and practice principles - all noted in the Position Description for this role.

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**KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - (Each criteria below must be addressed in your covering letter)**
- Early Childhood, Health Education qualification or other demonstrated Community Services experience and qualifications.
- Demonstrated experience working with families within a partnership and strengths-based framework to achieve agreed family goals and outcomes.
- Demonstrated understanding of children’s development (0-5 years).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds including CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, socially or geographically isolated families.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of community organisations and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience in leading and facilitating groups e.g., playgroups.
- Current NSW Class C drivers licence.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**

Fixed Term employment until 30 June 2025 as per relevant award in accordance with Named NSW (Non-Declared Affiliated Health Organisations Health Employees Staff Agreement (with possible extension dependent on recurrent Department of Communities and Justice funding).

The majority of Karitane’s services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.

Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings, and vehicles. Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WH&S Policies, ethical practice, and the principles of cultural diversity.

Relevant Criminal History, Working with Children’s Check, Apprehended Violence Orders, and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants.

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**Benefits of a career at Karitane**
- Dynamic team
- Innovative organisation
- That we are an accredited Family-friendly workplace
- Professional development, support, and mentoring
- Opportunity to salary package up to $16,050 tax free (as not-for-profit and registered charity)
- Additional leave accrued day off once a month where applicable.
- Encouraged to achieve your full potential.
- Respected and recognised.

Flexible work practices where applicable and appropriate
- Meaningful work - that makes a difference.

**Please note**: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.

**COVID-19 Requirements**

All NSW Health workers are required to have received two (2) doses or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.

You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 and current Influenza vaccination status if successful.

Lee Bratel | NSW Community Programs Manager

Mobile: 0407 270 643 | Mon - Thurs

**Close date**: COB Sunday 23rd June 2024

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