Impactful Family Support Coach

SDN Children's Services; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Paid induction and professional培训

Long service leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Job summary

SDN Children's Services is seeking an experienced social work professional to support children (0-12) and families within the Thriving Families framework. You will engage with families during home visits and group sessions, coaching and guiding caregivers to strengthen parenting skills.

The role requires working across Metro and Western Sydney with flexible, hybrid arrangements and a commitment to child-centred practice and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• University qualifications in Social Work or relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to support children (0-12 years) and families with vulnerabilities.
• Sound understanding of Child Protection practices and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge and experience in coaching caregivers to strengthen parenting capacities.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Thriving Families framework and SDN's Family Centred approach to focus on child wellbeing outcomes.
• Undertake initial face-to-face meetings with families to gain informed consent for program participation.
• Ensure direct work with families is flexible, responsive and 65% of time is dedicated to direct work.
• Complete core Thriving Families practice documentation in partnership with families.
• Collaborate with the SDN Village and Team Around the Family.
• Use a coaching approach with families to motivate change without over-functioning.
• Deliver evidence-based parenting programs during home visits or group sessions.
• Provide feedback to strengthen parenting skills during home and community visits.
• Coach caregivers to build family resilience and navigate systems for child development.
• Support families to consolidate on each family project within 6 months.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or relevant discipline

Job description

SDN Children's Services is seeking an experienced social work professional to support children (0-12) and families within the Thriving Families framework. You will engage with families during home visits and group sessions, coaching and guiding caregivers to strengthen parenting skills.

The role requires working across Metro and Western Sydney with flexible, hybrid arrangements and a commitment to child-centred practice and safeguarding.