Support Worker (Children, Young People & Families)

Inner West Paediatrics Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Family-centred workplace culture

Job summary

Inner West Paediatrics Ltd seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist children and young people in home, school and community settings. You will help develop independence, daily living skills, and social participation under the guidance of allied health clinicians.

Ideal candidates bring a person-centred, neuro-affirming approach, strong communication skills, and cultural awareness while collaborating with families and professionals in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Individual Support or related field.
• Currently studying an allied health degree or related field.
• Experience supporting children or people with disability.
• Commitment to inclusion, participation and capacity building.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to children and young people across home, school and community.
• Assist with development of independence, daily living and life skills.
• Implement capacity-building and therapy support strategies under clinician guidance.
• Build confidence, social connection and community participation.
• Maintain accurate documentation and shift notes.
• Work collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide neuro-affirming, person-centred service delivery.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent listening & communication

Neuro-affirming approach

Person-centred approach

Cultural awareness

Independent working

Education

Qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Individual Support

Currently studying allied health degree

Relevant industry experience

Tools

Computer systems

Mobile applications

Digital documentation systems

Job description

Support Worker (Children & Young People)

Make a genuine difference in the lives of children, young people and their families.

About

Inner West Paediatrics (IWP) is a leading multidisciplinary paediatric practice supporting children and young people with a range of developmental, disability, learning and mental health needs. Our team includes Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants and Support Workers who work collaboratively with families to help children and young people thrive at home, school and in their community.

We are seeking passionate, reliable and values-driven Support Workers to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced allied health professionals while supporting children and young people to achieve meaningful goals and participate fully in everyday life.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide individualised support to children and young people across home, school and community environments.

• Supporting children and young people to participate in community, recreational and social activities.
• Assisting with the development of independence, daily living and life skills.
• Implementing capacity-building and therapy support strategies under the guidance of allied health clinicians.
• Building confidence, social connection and community participation.
• Supporting children and young people to work towards their goals.
• Developing positive and professional relationships with families and key stakeholders.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and shift notes.
• Working collaboratively with children, families and in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Providing support that is line with IWP's neuro-affirming approach.

About You

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and proactive individuals who are committed to supporting children, young people and their families to achieve meaningful outcomes.

You will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, young people and their families.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, with a commitment to maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• A participant-focused, neuro-affirming and person-centred approach to service delivery.
• Patience, flexibility, professionalism and strong work ethics.
• Cultural awareness, sensitivity and respect when working with diverse families and communities.
• Confidence using computer systems, mobile applications and digital platforms to support service delivery and documentation.
• An understanding of current practices, initiatives and developments within the disability and early intervention sectors.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Individual Support; currently studying an allied health degree or a related field and/or relevant industry experience.
• Experience supporting children, young people or people with disability.
• A strong understanding of person-centred practice, neuro-affirming support and participant-focused service delivery.
• A commitment to supporting inclusion, participation and capacity building for children and young people.
• Knowledge of current developments, programs and initiatives within the Early Intervention and Disability sectors.

Essential Requirements

• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel and comprehensive car insurance.
• Clean driving record.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Full Australian working rights.

What We Offer

At Inner West Paediatrics, our Support Workers are valued members of the team and play an important role in helping children and families achieve positive outcomes.

We offer:

• Flexible, casual working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• A supportive, collaborative and family-centred workplace culture.

Why Join Inner West Paediatrics?

At IWP, we believe great outcomes start with great relationships. We are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based and family-centred services while creating a workplace where our team feels supported, valued and connected.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Inner West Paediatrics is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences.