Young Parents Program

4 weeks ago

Randwick, Australia Australia Red Cross Full time

Casual hours
- Randwick location

About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
The Young Parents Program provides safe and nurturing residential accommodation and outreach for young parents aged 13 to 25 with complex needs. We use an evidence-based, child-centred and therapeutically-informed approach to help young parents build independence and confidence.
In this position you will support young parents aged 13-18 years and their children who are living in the Residential Stage of the Young Parents Program to work towards their case plan goals. You will work with very young parents with complex needs and behaviours to develop independent parenting and living skills, through the provision of integrated, individualised case management, behaviour support and direct parenting support to ensure best possible outcomes for children.
You will provide practical daily and emotional support to all families in the residence with guidance by case managers.
You will have the ability to work flexible hours including sleepover shifts.
What you will bring
- Experience in Social Work, Community Development, Early Childhood, Welfare, Health or related discipline
- Professional experience in the community sector, including direct client work addressing complex needs
- Understanding of case management, strengths based and client centred practice and best practice interventions to promote meaningful change for young people and their families
- Demonstrated understanding of child protection and child development needs, including best practice when working with vulnerable children, adolescents and families
- Commitment to culturally competent practice, ongoing learning and direct experience working effectively with Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families and communities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office or similar software and experience using databases
- Working with Children Check and Driver Licence are mandatory requirements of this role

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
**Financial wellbeing**: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation
**Health & Wellbeing**: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
**Career development**: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses
Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 3. Hourly rate from $37.36 + casual loading + superannuation + access to salary packaging.
For additional enquiries, please contact Rachael Smith on 02 8383 7500 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close at close of business on 26 September 2024
**Job Ref #**: 785
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.

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