Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAnglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!Anglicare have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker on a casual basis.Are you passionate about the socially isolated and vulnerable people in our community?Do you want to further your career in the community services sector by making a real and lasting difference in the lives of others?Join our warm, friendly and supportive culture!About the role:Anglicare are looking for a Support Worker with initiative and enthusiasm to support those in the community. You may work across several programs in the community, duties will be varied but will predominantly be focused on working with our Out of Home Care team providing supervised family visits.This position can be based at one of our offices across the New England North West, including Moree, Narrabri, Tamworth, Armidale or Inverell. There will be access to a work pool car, laptop and mobile phone for work purposes.Key responsibilities (but not limited to):Providing supervised visits for children in foster care with their family.Transport for children in care to appointments or visits.Mentoring children in foster care.Establish positive relationships with the clients, staff and other organisationsPromote Anglicare's services in a positive mannerAssess client safety, planning, and intervening where appropriate, by ensuring the well-being of the clientReporting - ensure that reports are prompt and an accurate record of observations, risks, interactions and dynamicsAbout you:Tertiary education, Cert 3 or above in social work, psychology/community services/mental health OR demonstrated equivalent experience and working toward a qualification.NSW Drivers licenceKnowledge of mental health issues and the impacts it has on a person's lifeSkills in establishing rapport, respectfully communicating expectations and being assertiveExperience relating to and building rapport with peopleKnowledge of child protection systemExcellent observation, written and verbal communication skillsWorking with Children's CheckPolice CheckFirst Aid Certificate or willingness to obtainAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to applyAnglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched, and communities strengthenedAnglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuseApplicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; Closing date is subject to change without notice.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.We exist to serve people in need in our community, enrich lives and share the love of Jesus.We hold true to our Christian motivation while responding to meet the changing needs of our community.We seek to promote and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as we love and serve those who are ageing, vulnerable or marginalised; respecting and valuing every person as made in the image of the living God.We offer life-enriching care and compassion for each person, meeting material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.In partnership with parishes and others, we provide a range of services that promotes dignity, safety, participation and wellbeing for people in their relationships, homes and communities.Source: this is an extract from the company’s own websiteWe exist to serve people in need in our community, enrich lives and share the love of Jesus.We hold true to our Christian motivation while responding to meet the changing needs of our community.We seek to promote and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as we love and serve those who are ageing, vulnerable or marginalised; respecting and valuing every person as made in the image of the living God.We offer life-enriching care and compassion for each person, meeting material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.In partnership with parishes and others, we provide a range of services that promotes dignity, safety, participation and wellbeing for people in their relationships, homes and communities.Source: this is an extract from the company’s own websiteTo help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.
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