Family Support Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Lifestyle Solutions Full time

Salary: $38-$42 per hour based on SCHADS Award 2.1 – 2.2

About Us:

Lifestyle Solutions is a leading provider of essential services to individuals with disabilities, young people, and children in out-of-home care, along with their families and communities.

Job Description:

We are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our care team as Family Support Practitioners - Out of Home Care. As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role in assisting children and young people to fulfill their potential and achieve what is important to them through day-to-day provision of care, nurturing and safety in our Out of Home Care Programme.

Responsibilities:

  1. Meeting the child or young person's daily care needs such as personal hygiene, health and well-being, medical, transportation, recreational and educational support needs.
  2. Contribute to and maintain a quality care environment for all children and young people that is safe, clean and personalised to those that live there.
  3. Document accurately events and developments related to the day-to-day provision of care on the child or young person's journey with us.
  4. Ensure children and young people's NDIS plans are accessible for them while in our care.
  5. Utilising trauma informed practices and supports in day-to-day care provision for children and young people.
  6. Providing positive behaviour support, therapeutic interventions and safety to children and young people who may experience events of escalation and crisis.
  7. Encouraging and facilitate opportunities for social engagement, recreation, and community involvement.
  8. Collaborating with the care team to develop and implement individualised support plans.
  9. Advocating for the rights and needs of the children and young people. Support young people in developing essential life skills, including education, vocational training, and independent living skills.
  10. Promoting and support positive relationships and connection for children and young people with family, culture and community.
  11. Help children and young people reach developmental and life milestones towards a healthy, happy and thriving life.

About You:

We are looking for care team members who have a demonstrated passion for helping children and young people heal and grow through understanding and support. Experienced in offering support to individuals with disabilities and complex support needs, helping them lead fulfilling lives and promoting their independence.

You'll understand the importance of trauma informed care, consistency and stability in the lives of children and young people. Adapting responses and utilising a broad range of support strategies. Be committed to meticulous documentation and reporting with a deep commitment to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Salary packaging with $15,900 general and $2,650 entertainment benefits
  • Paid face to face and online training with ample opportunities for career development
  • Dynamic Clinical and Practice support teams
  • 24/7 crisis and incident response support
  • Free confidential counselling support
  • Monthly supervision, reflective practice and teamwork planning
  • Traineeships available

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