Support Worker

Key Assets; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Casual work

Award rates

Job summary

Key Assets Australia is seeking casual Children and Youth Support Workers for various locations within the Newcastle region to support young people in foster care. The role involves planning activities, group work, transportation and supervising family contact.

Desirable qualifications include a Certificate III/IV in Community Services or Youth Work, excellent communication, and knowledge of Child Protection procedures. Valid First Aid/CPR, a driver’s license, and regional travel are required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with and/or on behalf of children, young people.
• 2 years’ experience working directly with children/young people, including Teenagers, in the care system or other relevant field.
• A Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Youth Work or similar (Desirable).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with children, young people, and adults in different situations.
• Sound understanding of Child Protection procedures.
• Available during weekdays, afternoons, early evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing various types of support to Child and Youth placed in foster carer (Transport, Social/Community, Education and Mentoring).
• Collaborative support, advocating for the child and participation in our Key Care team Framework.
• Completion of required documentation, for operational compliance.
• Compliance of business policies and child protection procedure.
• Undertaking structured supervision and observation of contact with family members, including participating in activities both within and outside the agency premises.

Skills

Excellent communication

Experience with children/young people

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III or IV in Community Services/Youth Work

Job description

• Servicing the Hunter Central Coast area
• Excellent rates and allowances
• Mileage Reimbursed to the award rate
• Work is needs-based and casual

We Are Key Assets Australia

Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer and family services. Operating across all states, the ACT and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.

A little about the role

Children/Youth Support Workers are responsible for supporting our young people placed in family based Out of Home Care (OOHC). This work is varied and may include planning and supporting activities, individual and or group work, transportation and may also include supervising family contact.

We are seeking appropriately qualified and experienced Casual Children and Young People Support Workers for various locations within the Newcastle region.

Other key responsibilities:

• Providing various types of support to Child and Youth placed in foster carer (Transport, Social/Community, Education and Mentoring).
• Collaborative support, advocating for the child and participation in our Key Care team Framework.
• Completion of required documentation, for operational compliance.
• Compliance of business policies and child protection procedure.
• Undertaking structured supervision and observation of contact with family members, including participating in activities both within and outside the agency premises.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll come with:

• Prior experience working with and/or on behalf of children, young people.
• 2 years’ experience working directly with children/young people, including Teenagers, in the care system or other relevant field, both through individual and group work.
• A Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Youth Work or similar (Desirable).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with children, young people, and adults in different situations.
• Sound understanding of Child Protection procedures.
• Available during weekdays, afternoons, early evenings and weekends.

The fine print

• For further information, please Tina Merali at***********@keyassets.org.au or on 0408 723 ***.
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and hold a valid WWCC.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate is essential.
• Full driver’s license and travel within the region/state required as well as your own fully insured and registered vehicle.

If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.

Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media at #WeAreKeyAssets.