Support Worker for Children and Families

1 month ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Churches of Christ Full time

Foster a positive impact in the lives of children and families as a Support Worker with Churches of Christ, Children Youth & Families. Based in Townsville QLD, this permanent full-time opportunity offers a rewarding career path with a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving communities for over 90 years.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will work closely with our team to provide support services to children, young people, and their families. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Recruiting, training, and assessing carers to ensure they are equipped to provide quality care and support.
  • Negotiating family support plans and coordinating placements to meet the unique needs of each family.
  • Providing assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term intervention skills to support children and families in times of need.

To succeed in this role, you will possess:

  • A degree qualification in social work, psychology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum two years' experience in providing care services to children and families in statutory care.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing training to carers and applying assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term intervention skills.

You will also be someone who aligns with our organisational values of Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship, and Safety.

About Us

Churches of Christ, Children Youth & Families is part of one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, established in 1930. We have over 200 services across more than 100 communities, positively impacting around 45,000 lives annually. Our mission is to help Queensland families become happier, safer, healthier, and stronger through our various support services.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A competitive salary package, estimated to be around $65,000 - $75,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
  • An additional benefit of Personal Development Opportunities, including grants for formal study and professional development.
  • A supportive work culture that values its employees and encourages growth and development.
  • Employee benefits, such as salary packaging and discounts through our retail partners.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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