In-home Support Worker

2 days ago

Toowoomba, Australia Act for Kids Full time

**Salary**:
**$73,804 - $79,139 + Super + Salary sacrifice**

**Location**:
**Toowoomba**

**Employment Type**:
**Full-Time Temporary**

**Department**:
**QSW: South West IFS Team 2**

**Closing Date**:
**12 Mar 2025**

**About Act for Kids**

**Act for Kids is a prominent provider of prevention, professional therapy and support services for children who have suffered abuse and support for families at risk. With over 33 centres nationally, we have supported thousands of children and their families for more than 30 years. Through prevention, treatment, research, education, and advocacy, we are committed to helping**_keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives. _**

**About the Position**

***We are looking to welcome an**In Home Support Worker**to assist families to develop practical homemaking and child-rearing skills.**

***:

- **Full time opportunity.**:

- **It is a**genuine occupational requirement** that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.**:

- **Government funded to 31 December 2027 with possible extension.**:

- **Level 3 under the SCHCADS Award. Salary range is $73,804 - $79,139 + Super.**

***_Key Responsibilities:_**

***:

- **Facilitate social learning, community connectedness, good health and wellbeing.**:

- **Facilitate schoolwork and positive relationships between parents and schools.**:

- **Work with other professionals and agencies utilising an ecological model.**:

- **Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure families’ goals are achieved.**

***Why Join Act for Kids?**

***The Act for Kids team is a**community of shared values**. We are a team that is**_Professional_**,**_Ethical_**,**_Caring_**,**_Courageous_**, and**_Collaborative_**.**

***:

- **Inclusive Employer**2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia.**:

- **Employer of Choice** awarded in 2019, categories including Health/Wellbeing; Leadership; + Work-Life Balance.**:

- **Fitness Passport**including discounted fitness memberships to a range of facilities for you and your family.**:

- **Above-award leave provisions** including additional parental, study, wellbeing, exam, and pet leave.**:

- **Professional Development** via our annual development fund as well as ongoing**structured support**.**:

- **Employee Assistance Program** including 24/7 counselling support, and health and wellbeing portals.**:

- **Salary packaging** increasing your take home pay with up to** $15,900**per year tax free + an additional**$2,650 for** meal and entertainment.**

***About You**

***:

- **A Certificate III in Community Services or similar vocational qualification is desirable.**:

- **Extensive experience maintaining a successful family household, including budgeting, hygiene and cleanliness, safety, nutrition, cooking, shopping etc.**:

- **The ability to be non-judgmental and respectfully coach families in learning practical skills.**:

- **Experience working with children, young people and families in a community or education-based setting is desirable.**

***Other Requirements**

***:

- **Eligibility for a Working with Children Check or professional exemption.**:

- **Current driver’s licence.**:

- **Legally able work in Australia (proof of eligibility will be requested).**:

- **Willingness of a respected Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural referee to vouch for your appropriateness for this role.**

***About Applying**

***:

- **Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role.**:
***_ Closing Date: 12 March 2025_

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