Family Contact Worker

7 days ago

Broken Hill, Australia Lifestyle Solutions Full time

Supervise and support safe family contact for young people in care. Based in Broken Hill with travel to carer homes and community locations as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

- Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free including an extra $2,650 meal and entertainment benefit

- Casual shifts with across mornings, afternoons & the potential for occasional overnights

- Use of a pool vehicle for transport during shifts

- Paid training and 24/7 incident response support

- Career pathways in Out of Home Care and child protection

- $43-$44 p/h SCHADS Award based on qualifications

What You’ll Be Doing

- Transport and supervise family contact visits

- Write clear, detailed reports after each visit

- Support care plans with Case Managers

- Identify and report child protection concerns

- Manage visits when not in the child’s best interest

What You’ll Bring

- Diploma in Community Services (or related field) preferred but not required

- Understanding of mandatory reporting and experience in OOHC (or similar)

- Valid Driver’s Licence, WWCC, First Aid & NDIS clearance

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Able to manage conflict and work with diverse families

- Understanding of child safety and car restraint laws

- Must be available for a range of shifts

Ready to Change Lives?

Apply online today Shortlisting is ongoing, so get in early

If you have any questions, please contact Hannah at hannah.derjeu@lifestylesolutions.org.au

We Celebrate Diversity

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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