Family Contact Worker

4 months ago


Blue Mountains, Australia Lifestyle Solutions Full time

**Family Contact Worker**:

- Blue Mountains & Central West, NSW, Australia- Dubbo & Central West, NSW, Australia, 2830- CasualJoin us in making a difference in the outcome of our children's lives. Our Lifestyle Solutions values drive our day-to-day behavior - across our many group homes and all the locations in which we operate. They are the common threads that drive who we are, what we stand for and believe in, and how we care for, service, and support our customers. We believe all people are equal. We believe that everyone in society should be provided equal opportunity and equal respect and if you believe that too, then this is the organization for you.
- **Family Care Worker position** - shift work - morning, afternoon and potential for overnights.
- **Parkes** office base with travel to carers homes and other locations as required to supervise family contacts
- A great path to start your career in Out of Home Care

This position will involve travel to the carers’ home and other locations as required to promote the connections a child or young person has to their families. The Family Contact Worker will be required to support and supervise contact between children and young people and their families. A Pool Car will be used to transport the young people.

**The role**
- Provide transport to and from and supervise contact for children and young people with their families
- Provide comprehensive reports outlining these activities and interactions during contact
- Work alongside the Case Manager and ensure the case plan developed is relevant and meets the need of the child and young person
- Advise the Contact Coordinator of any child protection issues immediately
- Take initiative to cease contact if the visit is not meeting the child or young person's needs
- Embrace cultural needs and views of children and young people
- Embrace diversity, positivity and adopt an anti-bias approach

**About you**
- Understanding of and experience working with children and young people in Out Of Home Care
- Diploma in Community Services or above preferred
- Demonstrated ability to identify any risks of contact to children and young people
- Work in an environment where flexibility is required
- Ability to work in an environment whereby there is conflict between carers and natural parents
- High level of report writing ability with excellent literacy skills, written and oral communication skills, computer skills
- Understanding and knowledge of current child car restraint legislation
- Knowledge of Permanency Support Program and ability to comply with relevant legislation and regulations
- Current Drivers Licence (Mandatory requirement)
- Current Working with Children Check Card (valid for paid work)
- Current NDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003 (or willing to obtain)

**We offer**
- Salary based on SCHADS 2.1-2.2 dependent on qualifications and experience
- Paid training and opportunities for career development
- 24/7 crisis and incident response support
- Free confidential counselling support for employees and close family members

**About us**

We provide services to people with disability, young people and children in out-of-home care, their families and communities. We believe everyone is equal. You can learn more about us here.

**How to apply**
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and other diversity groups._
- As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing, including a National Police Check Clearance._


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