Children's Contact Worker

3 weeks ago


Gosford, Australia Rekonnect Full time

The Supervised Contact Worker position is responsible for providing high quality supervision for visits between children and/or young persons and their families. This position must ensure that the child’s best interests are protected during contact. The aim is to facilitate a safe and constructive contact visit comprising of positive interactions between the parent/participant and child/children in order to build and/or maintain their relationship. The Supervised Contact Worker will work with children in out of home care as well as children from separated families.
Multiple **CASUAL** positions along the Central Coast

**We are looking for individuals who fulfil the following criteria**:

- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. social welfare, psychology, education, counselling, community services or related experience.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
- The ability to work with clients who display challenging and difficult behaviours.
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Excellent observational and report writing skills.
- Understanding of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements.
- Sound knowledge of child development.
- Ability to remain impartial, maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Ability to risk assess varying situations.
- Enjoys working autonomously, has the ability to think on their feet and make decisions in complex situations.
- Current drivers licence, your **own **comprehensively insured vehicle and access to a computer that you are willing to use for work purposes.
- Ability to be flexible and to work non-standard hours is required. A willingness to work **most weekends** and travel to venues around the central coast.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: From $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- On call
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Valid Police Check or willingness to obtain?
- Do you own or have regular access to a car?

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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