Part-Time Neighbourhood Centre Support Worker

Centacare; Kingaroy; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑s­e

Employee Assistance Program

Training and Development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Centacare Family and Relationship Services in Kingaroy seeks a compassionate Neighbourhood Centre Support Worker for fixed-term, part-time maternity leave cover. You will provide person-centred support to children, young people and families, and connect them with universal and targeted services.

With 22.5 hours per week across Tue-Thu, you will plan group programs, coordinate workshops, maintain records, and work across schools, homes, clinics and community settings in line with CFRS values.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with practitioners, families, carers and other professionals.
• Genuine interest in trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to support.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to children, young people and families from diverse backgrounds, building positive, respectful and trusting relationships.
• Plan, organise and co-facilitate group programs, community events and workshops, including psychoeducational and therapeutic-based activities.
• Support clients to access appropriate universal and targeted services, providing referrals and connecting them with relevant community resources.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with clients, families, carers, colleagues, practitioners and community stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate client records, case notes and reports, while contributing to service planning, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Deliver flexible support across schools, homes, clinics and community settings, while upholding work health and safety standards and organisational policies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work / Psychology / Counselling

Job description

Centacare Family and Relationship Services in Kingaroy seeks a compassionate Neighbourhood Centre Support Worker for fixed-term, part-time maternity leave cover. You will provide person-centred support to children, young people and families, and connect them with universal and targeted services.

With 22.5 hours per week across Tue-Thu, you will plan group programs, coordinate workshops, maintain records, and work across schools, homes, clinics and community settings in line with CFRS values.