Enhanced Parent Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Broadmeadows, Australia Hume City Council Full time

Are you a community minded leader currently working in a family support environment?_
- Have you previously been responsible for assisting families in their home?_
- Does the prospect of cultivating a strong support network for families excite you?_

If yes, we are looking for an Enhanced Parent Support Worker to join Hume City Council
- ** $80,071 per annum, plus super (Band 5A) in accordance with qualifications and experience**:

- ** Permanent Full-time position**:

- ** Opportunity to join the **Maternal and Child Health** **team at Hume**

**Welcome to Hume City Council**:
A leader in local government and recognised for its innovation, initiative, leadership, service, quality and support for its people and the diverse communities of North-western Melbourne. We are committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values and respects our 1800 employees, which is why we know you're going to love working with us

**_ What is an Enhanced Parent Support Worker at Hume City Council?_**

Hume City Council Maternal and Child Health department is seeking an Enhanced Parent Support Worker with experience supporting families. The role incorporates the facilitation of parent groups; providing holistic assistance, support and skills development to enhance families' parenting experiences and support linkage with services, including Early Start Kinder and Supported Playgroup. The role is also responsible for working alongside families in their homes, in a partnership approach to enhance parents' knowledge, skills, and identified parenting challenges. This position plays a vital role within the Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Team. Our service is comprised of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including the Enhanced MCH nurses, Social Workers, Aboriginal Engagement, MCH Outreach and the Universal MCH teams. We are seeking a flexible individual with the desire to make a valued contribution and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of families with children 0-5 years. We are committed to delivering innovative services and aim to achieve the empowerment of families with improved parenting attachment, competence and confidence.

**_ You will thrive in this role as you _**
- Will be adaptable and prioritise outcomes within a changing environment
- Conduct 1:1 home visiting support
- Ability to facilitate playgroup and parent groups
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Well-developed reflective practice and awareness of self
- Ability to develop and maintain respectful and cooperative relationships
- Commitment to quality customer service and improvement
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to support improved outcomes for families
- qualifications in social science or early childhood services and relevant experience in working with families and young children.
- A valid drivers licence.

**Why Hume?**

**For further information please view the position description or contact Melanie Budge on 0418 149 521.**

Our Council recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation. Our people are required to observe child safe requirements and support the safety, participation, well-being, and empowerment of children.

Applications Close: 08 Aug 2023



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