Supporting Families through Practical Assistance

1 week ago

Karratha, Australia beBeeSupport Full time $76,376 - $81,206
Family Support Position

The role of Family Support Worker is a vital position in providing regular in-home, practical and emotional support to families. The worker will work alongside carer families in their homes to provide daily assistance and support. This includes assisting carers to attend appointments and access community groups and activities.

The Family Support Worker will also have the responsibility for continual assessment in consultation with case workers allocated to the family. They will report to the service Case Manager and work closely with MacKillop case managers to deliver the service.

This is a Full-Time Fixed Term opportunity based in Karratha, WA within our Intensive Family Support/ Family Care Support Services Program. The position requires knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, as well as an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.

Key qualifications and skills required for this position include:

  • A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values.
  • An appropriate qualification and/or experience in the human services or related discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability in working as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of vulnerable children, young people and families, including an understanding of the impact of trauma, attachment and child development.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively and with the capacity to liaise with other agencies and the community.

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive hourly rate, salary packaging options, paid training opportunities, and other benefits. A valid and current Driver's Licence, Satisfactory Criminal History Check, Valid Employee Working with Children Check, and Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check are also required for this position.

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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