Trauma-Informed Support Worker for Foster Care (Perth)

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Perth; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKillop Family Services Pty is seeking a full-time Support Worker in Perth, WA, within the Out of Home Care (OOHC) Perth team. The role focuses on building a structured, empowering relationship with the child or young person to support their development and goals, and to enable carers to take well-deserved time away from direct supervision.

The ideal candidate will hold vocational qualifications in Community Services or related fields, possess a WA Licence, and demonstrate experience working

Qualifications

• Relevant vocational qualifications in Community Services, Disability, Individual Support or similar desired.
• A current and Valid Western Australia Licence.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and who have experienced significant trauma.
• Demonstrated experience working therapeutically with children and young people with a disability, challenging behaviours and/or complex needs, through a trauma informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop a structured and trusted relationship with the child or young person to support recreation, social, life and development goals.
• Provide activities outside of the home to support foster care placements and give carers time away from direct supervision.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Therapeutic approach

Child & youth engagement

Education

Vocational qualification in Community Services/Disability/Individual Support

Job description

MacKillop Family Services Pty is seeking a full-time Support Worker in Perth, WA, within the Out of Home Care (OOHC) Perth team. The role focuses on building a structured, empowering relationship with the child or young person to support their development and goals, and to enable carers to take well-deserved time away from direct supervision.

The ideal candidate will hold vocational qualifications in Community Services or related fields, possess a WA Licence, and demonstrate experience working