Children’s Worker

**About the role**:
**_ This is casual position, based in Cabramatta. Starting base hourly rate of $33.93 to $37.76 negotiable based on experience, plus casual loading and super._**

**About Uniting**:
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders - past, present, and emerging - and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

**About the opportunity**:
Uniting is seeking an experienced Children’s Worker to join our team in Cabramatta NSW. This position is supporting a range of playgroups across Fairfield and Liverpool LGA’s, you will work with families to increase their parenting capacity and embed the value of play throughout the program. As a Children's Worker for our Supported Playgroup Programs, you'll collaborate with our dedicated team at the Cabramatta Multicultural Family Centre. Your responsibilities will include:

- Creating developmentally appropriate activities for children and families.
- Facilitating engaging group sessions and assisting with setup and cleanup.
- Supporting children's transition to formal schooling.
- Conducting child assessments and referrals.
- Collaborating with parents and caregivers.

**Your Qualifications & Experience**
- Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
- 2+ years of experience working with young children.
- First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse groups.
- Organisational skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
- Driver's license and reliability.
- Current NSW WWCC

**Benefits and culture**

**_ Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more._**
- Welcoming you exactly as you are
- Starting base hourly rate of $33.93 to $37.76 negotiable based on experience, plus casual loading and super.
- Career development opportunities such as training, education.
- Amazing workplace culture

**Closing date: 11:55pm, Friday 14th February 2025**
- Uniting contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. _
- We provide support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on those experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. _
- We acknowledge the Sovereignty of First Nations people over the lands of Australia and are committed to meaningful change so that First Nations people are strong, thriving and self-determining. _
- Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. We are proud of the diversity of our people and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are._