Supervised Contact Worker Maitland - Casual

Challenge Community Services; Maitland; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Training opportunities

Flexible rostered hours

Safety & Wellbeing support via Sonder

Job summary

Challenge Foster Care, part of Challenge Community Services, Maitland NSW, is seeking a compassionate Supervised Contact Worker to organise and supervise family and sibling contact for children in OOHC. You will work with Case Workers, carers and families to facilitate meaningful connections and provide accurate reporting after each session.

The role requires safeguarding children, professional communication, and the ability to work flexibly on a casual roster.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in complex situations.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage and supervise complex family and sibling contact autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise family and sibling contact visits for children in OOHC.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people during all contact.
• Provide emotional support to children before, during and after contact.
• Maintain professional communication with carers and birth families.
• Complete accurate, objective and timely written contact reports.
• Adhere to all relevant legislation and child protection standards.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in team meetings and relevant training.
• Ensure contact environments are safe and WHS compliant.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

Human Services qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Driver's Licence

Job description

Supervised Contact Worker Maitland - Casual

Challenge Community Services – Maitland NSW

Challenge Foster Care, part ofChallenge Community Services, is seeking a compassionate and professionalSupervised Contact Workerto organise and supervise family and sibling contact for children and young people in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC).

This role plays a vital part in ensuring contact visits are safe, structured and supportive, while always prioritising the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.

You will work closely with Case Workers, carers and families to facilitate meaningful connections and provide accurate, factual reporting following each contact session.

• SCHAD’s Award Level 2Pay rates from$36.22–$39.53 (base rate) or $45.28 - $49.41 (casual rate)
• Flexible rostered hours
• Fitness Passport access for you and your family (eligibility criteria applies)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Real job satisfaction—make a difference every day
• Safety and Wellbeing support via Sonder

Duties:

• Organise and supervise family and sibling contact visits for children in OOHC
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people during all contact
• Provide emotional support to children and young people before, during and after contact
• Maintain professional, appropriate communication with carers and birth families
• Complete accurate, objective and timely written contact reports
• Adhere to all relevant legislation, policies and child protection standards
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Participate in team meetings and relevant training
• Ensure contact environments are safe and compliant with WHS requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with children and families in complex situations
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and supervise complex family and sibling contact autonomously
• High-level negotiation and mediation skills
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and organisational needs
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, factual and high-quality written reports
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Empathy and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
• Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Ability to pass a National Criminal History Check
• Access to a personal vehicle for work use, if required
• Ability to work both weekdays and weekends
• Qualifications in Human Services (Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services or related field)

About Us:

Since 1958, Challenge Community Services has been supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland.

We provide disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise opportunities that empower people to live their best lives.

Our work is driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive. Every role at Challenge Community Services contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Emma Mason via email - **********@challengecommunity.org.au