Job Description
This role focuses on supporting improvements in parent-child interactions and reducing the need for intensive family and statutory services.
* Provide individual support to parents to build their skills and confidence, assisting them to navigate specialized services for children with emerging needs from birth up to the age of 18.
* Establish peer group services and identify opportunities for parents to build social connection and mutual support with other families.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver a flexible service response and enable parents to respond positively to challenges, building capability through consultation and advice.
Benefits Package
In addition to your salary, you'll also receive benefits including:
* 17.5% leave loading
* The ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits
* $2,650 annually for meal entertainment
Your Skills and Experience
You will bring with you:
* A Diploma and/or Bachelor of Social Work or Psychology or relevant discipline or a willingness to study further and transferable experience.
* Demonstrated ability and experience in the child and family welfare field, particularly with regard to support of vulnerable and complex families and at-risk children.
* A sound understanding of family and parenting issues, especially in the context of child protective concerns.
About Us
We are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice.
We have a commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.
We welcome diversity and invite you to share any additional support you may require during the recruitment process.