Support Worker Location: Newcastle
Documentation: Job Description
Employment Type: CA - Casual
Department: Support Work Coordinator Newcastle
Children and Young People Support Workers
* Based in Hunter Central Coast
* Excellent rates and allowances
* Mileage Reimbursed to the award rate
Work is needs-based and casual
We Are Key Assets Australia
Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer and family services. Operating across all states, the ACT and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.
A little about the role
Children/Youth Support Workers are responsible for supporting our young people placed in family based Out of Home Care (OOHC). This work is varied and may include planning and supporting activities, individual and or group work, transportation and may also include supervising family contact.
We are seeking appropriately qualified and experienced Casual Children and Young People Support Workers for various locations within the Newcastle region.
Other key responsibilities:
* Providing various types of support to Child and Youth placed in foster carer (Transport, Social/Community, Education and Mentoring).
* Collaborative support, advocating for the child and participation in our Key Care team Framework.
* Assist in care / behaviour plans for our children and young people.
* Completion of required documentation, for operational compliance.
* Compliance of business policies and child protection procedure.
About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll come with:
* Prior experience working with and/or on behalf of children, young people.
* 2 years’ experience working directly with children/young people, including Teenagers, in the care system or other relevant field, both through individual and group work.
* A Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Youth Work or similar (Desirable).
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with children, young people, and adults in different situations.
* Sound understanding of Child Protection procedures.
* Available during weekdays, afternoons, early evenings and weekends.
* Full Drivers License required
My Key Assets
The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.
* Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!
* Professional Development: digital eLearning and face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list. You’ll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!
The fine print
* For further information, please Cynthia Saini at cynthia.saini@keyassets.org.au or on 0437 640 808.
* Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and hold a valid WWCC.
* First Aid Certificate is essential.
* Full driver’s license and travel within the region/state required as well as your own fully insured and registered vehicle.
If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!
Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion.
Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.