Supervised Contact Workers

1 day ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia CareSouth Full time

**About CareSouth**

30 years young, CareSouth is growing, offering rewarding opportunities across NSW. We are a community-based organisation with a big heart supporting the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people and families every day.

**About the Role**

CareSouth are currently seeking **Casual Supervised Contact Workers** to join the **CareSouth Wagga Wagga team.**

**Are you a person with mature life experience? Do you have a background working with children and young people? Perhaps you’re a retired education worker or child protection/welfare sector professional, or even a person with foster care experience? This position would be ideal for a person who has experience working with children and is looking to step into a casual role to suit a more flexible lifestyle.**

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Supervised Contact Worker position is responsible for providing high quality supervision for visits between children and/or young persons in care and their families. This position must ensure that the child’s best interests are protected during contact. The aim is to facilitate a safe and constructive contact visit comprising of positive interactions between the parent/participant and child/children in order to build their relationship.

**We are looking for individuals who fulfil the following criteria**:

- Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
- Tertiary qualification or working towards in a relevant discipline e.g. social welfare, psychology, education counselling etc.
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Excellent observational and report writing skills.
- Understanding of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements.
- Sound knowledge of child development
- Ability to remain impartial at all times.
- Ability to risk assess varying situations.
- Current drivers licence, comprehensively insured vehicle, mobile phone and access to a computer.

**Do you want to be a part of something great?**

At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home

To recognise the work you do we offer:

- A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.
- 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work.
- Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports).
- Tailored professional development pathways.
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system.

CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.

**Enquiries to**: Scott Lewis, Program Manager, 1300 554 260

**Attachments**:

- F-PC-099 - Position Description Supervised Contact Worker.pdf

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