Family Support Worker - Linking Families based at Fairfield Heights
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Family Support Worker who will work collaboratively within the Karitane Linking Families team.
The Linking Families program provides safe, effective, evidence-based quality care consistent with Karitane’s mission, philosophy and standards of care, and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct, NSW Health.
POSITION TITLE: Family Support Worker
DEPARTMENT: Linking Families
CLASSIFICATION: Health Education Officer - Non-Graduate / Graduate
HOURS: 3 days / 24 hours per week, fixed term till June 2025
VACCINATION CATEGORY: A - High Risk (including full COVID-19 - 2 doses and influenza Vaccinations)
OPERATIONAL BASE: Fairfield Heights
RESPONSIBLE TO: NSW Community Programs Manager
PURPOSE
Effective early intervention services aim to strengthen communities by supporting families experiencing or at risk of vulnerability, by providing more inclusive, supportive, safe, and empowering services. The Family Support Worker will work collaboratively within the Karitane Linking Families team to meet the following TEI (Targeted Early Intervention) objectives and practice principles - all noted in the Position Description for this role.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - (Each criteria below must be addressed in your covering letter)
• Early Childhood, Health Education qualification or other demonstrated Community Services experience and qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience working with families within a partnership and strengths-based framework to achieve agreed family goals and outcomes.
• Demonstrated understanding of children’s development (0-5 years).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds including CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, socially or geographically isolated families.
• Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of community organisations and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in leading and facilitating groups e.g., playgroups.
• Current NSW Class C drivers licence.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Fixed Term employment until 30 June 2025 as per relevant award in accordance with Named NSW (Non-Declared Affiliated Health Organisations Health Employees Staff Agreement (with possible extension dependent on recurrent Department of Communities and Justice funding).
The majority of Karitane’s services close for approximately two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period, during which time employees are required to take leave.
Karitane supports a smoke free environment including grounds, buildings, and vehicles. Applicants will have a commitment to EEO & WH&S Policies, ethical practice, and the principles of cultural diversity.
Relevant Criminal History, Working with Children’s Check, Apprehended Violence Orders, and prior employment checks, including relevant disciplinary proceedings, will be conducted on recommended applicants.
A full position description detailing this role and what Karitane is all about is in detail and can be viewed on the Karitane website under Employment Opportunities: www.karitane.com.au
Benefits of a career at Karitane
• Dynamic team
• Innovative organisation
• That we are an accredited Family-friendly workplace
• Professional development, support, and mentoring
• Opportunity to salary package up to $16,050 tax free (as not-for-profit and registered charity)
• Additional leave accrued day off once a month where applicable.
• Encouraged to achieve your full potential.
• Respected and recognised.
Flexible work practices where applicable and appropriate
• Meaningful work - that makes a difference.
Please note: If you work in the NSW Public Health system and other Affiliated Health Organisations your accruals of leave and service can be transferred across to Karitane.
COVID-19 Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to have received two (2) doses or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.
You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 and current Influenza vaccination status if successful.
Enquiries and applications (each of the selection criteria must be addressed in you cover letter) via email should be addressed to:
Lee Bratel | NSW Community Programs Manager
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0407 270 643 | Mon - Thurs
Close date: COB Sunday 23rd June 2024