Empathetic Child Contact Facilitator

1 week ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia CareSouth Full time

At CareSouth, we believe in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families. As an Empathetic Child Contact Facilitator, you will play a vital role in facilitating safe and constructive contact visits between children and their families.

CareSouth is a local, community-based organisation with a bold vision to make a difference every day. With a strong commitment to child safety and well-being, we seek to inspire our team members and the communities we serve.

About the Role

We are currently seeking casual Child Contact Workers to join our Wagga Wagga team. If you have a background working with children and young people, and are looking for a flexible and rewarding role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality supervision for visits between children and/or young persons in care and their families. This involves ensuring the child's best interests are protected during contact, facilitating positive interactions between parents/participants and children/young persons, and building relationships through constructive contact visits.

Requirements
  • Demonstrated commitment to the safety and well-being of children and young people.
  • Tertiary qualification or relevant experience in social welfare, psychology, education, or counselling.
  • Current First Aid Certificate.
  • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong observational and report-writing skills.
  • Understanding of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements.
  • Knowledge of child development principles.
  • Ability to remain impartial at all times.
  • Capacity to risk-assess varying situations.
  • Current driver's license, comprehensively insured vehicle, mobile phone, and access to a computer.

In return for your hard work and dedication, CareSouth offers a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your best self to work. Our benefits include:

  • A compassionate and understanding environment that values your contributions.
  • 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
  • Tailored professional development pathways to enhance your skills and knowledge.
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organisation.

We warmly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage those who share our passion for making a difference to apply. Please note that positions are subject to a Working with Children/Vulnerable People clearance and satisfactory National Police Check.

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