Casual Youth Worker- Family Contact/ Children'S

3 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Ignite Support Services Full time

**ABOUT US**:
**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**:
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 (Wollongong / Nowra / Kiama for example)
- Good physical health Please note: You may be required to lift and/or assist children.
- **Desirable Criteria**:_
- Access to one forward facing child restraint and one booster seat, which meet Australian Standards.
- 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

Expected hours: 5 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 10/12/2024

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