Family Worker

1 month ago

Canberra, Australia Marymead Child & Family Centre Full time

Must be available to participate in a roster to work between 7am-7pm weekdays and/or weekends, depending on program needs.

Located in Narrabundah, ACT.

Casual Roles

We are currently seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Family Worker to join us in providing supervised contact service that is impartial, trauma informed, and child centered.

The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, your responsibilities include (but not be limited to):

  • Conduct supervised visits and changeovers.
  • Transport children to and from visits, and this may include occasional interstate travel.
  • Write up observational reports of visits according to program guidelines.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all clients within the parameters of duty of care.
  • Attend and contribute to team meetings and professional development.
  • Ensure that administrative standards are maintained in accordance with the program and organisation’s policies.

If you would like to work with us to make a positive difference in people's lives - we want to hear from you

What we offer

Rewarding opportunities exist for enthusiastic people seeking meaningful careers; helping people in the wider community in a diverse range of program areas. Marymead CatholicCare's employment benefits include a generous salary packaging option, free parking, and professional development in a family friendly environment.

About us

Marymead CatholicCare is the social services arm of the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Our mission is to provide quality services to people by promoting healthy, inclusive communities through relationships, partnerships and collaboration while adhering to our values of Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Care & Compassion and Inclusivity.

About you

The ideal person we are looking for has:

  • Minimum Certificate III in Community Services, Early Childhood or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working within a person and child safety framework that is client centered and trauma informed.
  • Excellent relationship building skills to maintain effective client relationships.
  • Proven experience and ability to respond appropriately to critical incidents and to clients presenting with complex needs.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, and good time management skills.
  • Computer literacy skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and simple databases.

You will also be required to undergo a National Police Check and an international Police Check if you have lived overseas in the last 10 years.

To be considered for this role you will be also required to hold:

  • A current full driver’s licence and use of your own car (car registration and comprehensive insurance for business use);
  • Hold a smart phone which can be used for work purposes, in line with MCCG’s BYOD Policy.
  • ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card and NSW Working with Children’s Check;
  • First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain one (at own expense)

To Apply

To apply you must:

  • Attach an updated resume
  • Address each area above in a cover letter (no more than 2 pages).

Applications that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Please send your applications to: Gwen Goon – gwen.goon@mccg.org.au. 

Closing Date: 30th  September 2024

Marymead CatholicCare has a commitment to child safeguarding and zero tolerance to child abuse.  Marymead CatholicCare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.  Applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people with a disability; people who identify as LGBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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