Overview
Anglicare are looking for a Casual 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
* 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 organisations.
* Promote Anglicare\'s services in a positive manner.
* Assess client safety, planning, and intervening where appropriate, by ensuring the well-being of the client.
* Reporting - ensure that reports are prompt and an accurate record of observations, risks, interactions and dynamics.
About you
* Tertiary education, Cert 3 or above in social work, psychology/community services/mental health OR demonstrated equivalent experience and working toward a qualification.
* Valid NSW Drivers licence.
* Knowledge of mental health issues and the impacts it has on a person\'s life.
* Skills in establishing rapport, respectfully communicating expectations and being assertive.
* Experience relating to and building rapport with people.
* Knowledge of child protection system.
* Excellent observation, written and verbal communication skills.
* Working with Children\'s Check.
* First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
Benefits
* Flexible work options to get the most out of work and life.
* Increase your take-home pay by up to $15,900 with salary packaging.
* Ongoing professional development and leadership training to advance your career.
* Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers.
* Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family.
Apply
Are you ready for a career that means more? To register your interest for this role, please click the \"Apply\" button. All applicants will receive a response.
Anglicare is diverse and welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all faiths and backgrounds. We value the perspectives they bring and encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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