Targeted Care Packages Support Worker

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About the role:

Targeted Care Packages (TCPs), are an allocation of funding attached to a specific child or young person based on an assessment of that child's needs. TCPs aim to enable the transition of the child from residential care or prevent a child entering into residential care.

TCP's provide flexibility to personalise supports to the individual needs of children and their carers assisting in alternate placements outside of residential care such as; family reunification, kinship, home-based care, lead tenant or independent living.

The Targeted Care Packages Support Worker is responsible for supporting the Keyworker, which includes responding to the young person's emotional and functional needs, the development of their personal skills, all administrative requirements and provide other practical assistance relating to the young person. 

The Targeted Care Packages Support worker will provide and participate in appropriate recreational activities for and with the children or young people. Be responsible for the clear record and communication of all relevant information about the children or young people, families, carers and Lead Tenants to the relevant Key Worker as required. Directly engage and work therapeutically with the child or young person, their family, carers and others to facilitate changes that support achievement of the child or young person's case plan and the outcomes sought for the child or young person as required.

This is a Casual opportunity based in Mt Gambier, SA within our Flexible Funding Packages - Children, Youth and Family Services Program. The position reports to the TCP Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• A current valid driver's licence and be able to drive MacKillop vehicles in the conduct of the position requirements, including transportation of clients.
•  Knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare, family services and Child Protection Services.
• An understanding of trauma and how best to work with children and young people in program.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in the community sector – including, residential care, home based care, disability, family specialist and family reunification.
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact:

Stevie-Jane McMahon at stevie- or on

Our offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging - helps increase your take home pay
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
• Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver's Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person's ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.