Restoration Play Worker

5 days ago

Wyong, Australia Uniting Full time

About the Opportunity
This is a full-time permanent opportunity working 35 hours / week across 5 days at Newpin in Wyong
- Must be available to work between 9:00am - 4:30pm

We are currently seeking a supportive and adaptable Play Worker to join our Newpin team in Wyong.
As a Play worker your role will be to provide supported play with children and their parents. Supporting our Play Facilitator, you will provide therapeutic play opportunities and educational programs aimed at strengthening attachment between parents and their children and increasing parents’ knowledge of child development and the benefits of play.
This role requires motivated, sensitive, and nurturing professionals who are passionate to work collaboratively within our team and to develop safe relationships that support children and their parents. The children attending our program are likely to be living away from their parents and experienced trauma. Experience working with children that have trauma is desirable but not essential.
We invite likeminded applicants who want to commit to making a positive difference through the Play Worker role to join our supportive team at Newpin Wyong.
Who are we?
The Newpin program specialises in supporting parents to work towards having their children safely returned to their care.
**What you need to succeed**:

- Minimum Certificate III or Diploma in Children’s Services (Early Learning or Community Services), with experience working with children
- Must hold a current WWCC
- Knowledge of child protection and mandatory reporting
- Demonstrated experience in working with children who are displaying challenging behaviours (desirable)
- Some experience and/or training in using play as a therapeutic and educational tool with children is preferred, with a passion to build your skills in this area.
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, families and community members
- Experience working with diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse families.
- Believe in positive team spirit and embrace working in a diverse team

To be considered for this position you MUST attach your resume and a covering letter (1 A4 page max), addressing your suitability and motivations to work with children and families in the restoration space.
**Closing date**: 11:55pm, Tuesday 3rd June 2025

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