Child & Family Support Worker – Rural Family Care Service
Employment Term: Maximum Term to 30 June 2027, Full‐Time (76 hours per fortnight)
Location: Central Queensland, Rockhampton, Emerald, Brisbane – Hybrid. Travel required to outback and western Queensland; when not on placement can work from home.
Remuneration: $51 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging.
About the role
As a Child and Family Support Worker you will deliver a holistic response to geographically isolated children and families through the Remote Family Care Service. The role is predominantly in remote locations with approximately 70% of hours spent travelling and residing in family settings, supporting early education and parenting services.
This role will involve
* Working alongside Early Years Educators to support the family unit.
* Providing clients with practical referrals and responding to their expressed needs.
* Developing and maintaining positive relationships with service providers, government departments and community agencies.
* Delivering short‐term intervention, information, advice and referral to vulnerable children and families.
* Conducting needs assessments and coordinating case‐management plans.
* Providing parenting support, parenting programs, early childhood development screening and assessment.
Qualifications
* Diploma in Community Services, Human Services or related field (minimum).
* Understanding of child development and the needs of children aged birth to twelve years.
* Knowledge of early intervention and prevention supports for families with complex issues.
* Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
* Current QLD Driver's Licence.
* Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
* Ability to travel within Outback and western Queensland.
Benefits for you
* Flexible work arrangements to support work‐life balance.
* NFP Salary Packaging to increase take‐home pay.
* Recognition and rewards platform with employee discounts and wellbeing programs.
* 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave (after 6 months service). Also government scheme.
* Diversity and inclusive leave, including paid gender‐affirmation and cultural leave options.
* Career development opportunities.
* Positive, inclusive team environment.
Commitments to child safety and safeguarding
* Providing welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children.
* Implementing measures to prevent child abuse and neglect.
* Immediately addressing any abuse or neglect if it occurs.
* Adhering to Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme.
* Focusing on a safe workplace for all people.
* Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm.
Diversity & Inclusion
UnitingCare is committed to equal opportunities for all employees, irrespective of sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants and support reconciliation.
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