Casual Youth Worker- Social Work/Family Contact/ Children's Transport Worker

1 week ago

Sydney Western Suburbs NSW, Australia Ignite Support Services Full time $40,000 - $80,000 per year

ABOUT US:

Ignite Support Services is a service provider to Non-Government Organisation's and the Department of Communities & Justice, primarily working with young people aged 0-18 years in the Out Of Home Care space. Ignite services clients in Sydney Metropolitan Area, Greater Sydney and travelling to regional areas, offering a range of services such as mentoring, respite, supervised family time visits & transportation. For more information refer to our website

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in your care at all times
  • Safely transport children to appointments, school, or any other confirmed location
  • Provide in home support to children, carers and families
  • Supervise access visits with significant others, ensuring the safety and well being of the child
  • Role model parenting skills and techniques
  • Complete written reports reflecting the interactions between the child and their family members during visits
  • Mentor and support children and young people in achieving set goals
  • Maintain communication with management staff as necessary and adhere to Mandatory Reporting obligations
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with legislation

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate will be familiar with youth-centered practices and have a passion for working with young people.

Applicants must have the ability to think on their feet, problem-solve and exceptional time management skills. Applicants must be self-motivated & be able to work unsupervised.

Essential Criteria:

  • Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services (Welfare) or a related field or 8 completed units of a Bachelor degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Policing, Teaching or Nursing
  • Working With Children's Check valid for paid employment
  • National Police Check issued within the last 12 months
  • Current First Aid certificate
  • Your own comprehensively insured vehicle with at least two anchor points
  • A current unrestricted drivers licence. Applicants expecting to obtain their full license within the next month are encouraged to apply
  • An excellent driving record
  • First Aid Kit (or willingness to obtain)
  • A mobile phone you can always make calls from that can access the Internet
  • An understanding of the laws governing NSW Child Protection Services, Mandatory Reporting requirements and Out of Home Care services.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
  • High standard of personal presentation
  • Minimum availability of 3 weekdays (Monday to Friday) afternoons (between 2:00pm and 6:30pm)
  • Kindness, empathy and understanding
  • Willingness to drive long distances and out of your local area
  • Good physical health Please note: You may be required to lift and/or assist children.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience working with children and young people or in the Out of Home Care sector
  • Fluency in a second language other than English are encouraged to apply

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $33.96 – $75.17 per hour

Benefits:

  • Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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