FAMILY CONTACT WORKER

September 17, 2024

Lifestyle Solutions

Blue Mountains

OTHER

Family Contact Worker

Blue Mountains & Central West, NSW, Australia

Dubbo & Central West, NSW, Australia, 2830

Casual

Join us in making a difference in the outcome of our children's lives. Our Lifestyle Solutions values drive our day-to-day behavior – across our many group homes and all the locations in which we operate. They are the common threads that drive who we are, what we stand for and believe in, and how we care for, service, and support our customers. We believe all people are equal. We believe that everyone in society should be provided equal opportunity and equal respect and if you believe that too, then this is the organization for you.

Family Care Worker position - shift work - morning, afternoon and potential for overnights.
Parkes office base with travel to carers homes and other locations as required to supervise family contacts
A great path to start your career in Out of Home Care

This position will involve travel to the carers’ home and other locations as required to promote the connections a child or young person has to their families. The Family Contact Worker will be required to support and supervise contact between children and young people and their families. A Pool Car will be used to transport the young people.
The role

Provide transport to and from and supervise contact for children and young people with their families
Provide comprehensive reports outlining these activities and interactions during contact
Work alongside the Case Manager and ensure the case plan developed is relevant and meets the need of the child and young person
Advise the Contact Coordinator of any child protection issues immediately
Take initiative to cease contact if the visit is not meeting the child or young person's needs
Embrace cultural needs and views of children and young people
Embrace diversity, positivity and adopt an anti-bias approach

About you

Understanding of and experience working with children and young people in Out Of Home Care
Diploma in Community Services or above preferred
Demonstrated ability to identify any risks of contact to children and young people
Work in an environment where flexibility is required
Ability to work in an environment whereby there is conflict between carers and natural parents
High level of report writing ability with excellent literacy skills, written and oral communication skills, computer skills
Understanding and knowledge of current child car restraint legislation
Knowledge of Permanency Support Program and ability to comply with relevant legislation and regulations
Current Drivers Licence (Mandatory requirement)
Current Working with Children Check Card (valid for paid work)
Current NDIS Worker Clearance (or willing to obtain)
Current First Aid Certificate, HLTAID003 (or willing to obtain)

We offer

Salary based on SCHADS 2.1-2.2 dependent on qualifications and experience
Paid training and opportunities for career development
24/7 crisis and incident response support
Free confidential counselling support for employees and close family members

About us
We provide services to people with disability, young people and children in out-of-home care, their families and communities. We believe everyone is equal. You can learn more about us here.
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online. If you have any additional questions please contact Priyanka Vaidya at priyanka.vaidya@lifestylesolutions.org.au.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and other diversity groups.
As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing, including a National Police Check Clearance.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available