SCHADS Level 4 + Super + Salary PackagingSupporting young families whose parents are aged 16 - 24 with children under the age of 5Full-time opportunity, Working across sites in Fairfield and LewishamFlexible working arrangementsHourly rate : $43.08 - $46.35 + Super + Salary packagingThe Hope Program helps young families address presenting complex needs, increase parenting capacity and empower them for a brighter future. The Family Worker will develop trauma-informed therapeutic relationships with families whose parents are aged 16 - 24 with a child under the age of 5, or pregnant and at least 20 weeks gestation. We support families throughout the City of Sydney, Inner West Sydney, Canterbury-Bankstown, Liverpool, Fairfield, and Campbelltown. Our program is shared across an Inner West Hub and a South West Hub, and you will be expected to be a part of the team by working across both sites in Fairfield and Lewisham.What you’ll be doing...Some of your responsibilities will be :Working with young families who have multiple complex needs, utilising a child-focused, family-centred, and trauma-informed approachDeveloping trusting and consistent therapeutic relationships with young people engaged with the program whilst always maintaining appropriate professional boundariesConducting relevant thorough assessments and exercising specialised judgment in the context of child protection and out-of-home care while maintaining all mandatory reporting requirementsFacilitating appropriate internal and external referrals efficiently to ensure families have access to required support, including promoting access to other services and programs CatholicCare Sydney provides, such as parents' programs and Parent LinePosition DescriptionWe have a position available with a maximum duration of 12 monthsFull-time opportunity – Lewisham and FairfieldWhat you will need...To be a successful candidate you will have :Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work, Community Welfare, Psychology, Counselling, or Youth WorkDemonstrated experience working with young people with multiple and complex needs and the establishment of trauma-informed therapeutic relationshipsSound knowledge of early childhood development, child-parent attachment theory, and the ability to integrate theory into practiceSound understanding of legislation related to child protectionWhat our Benefits include...Professional Growth : Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitionsWork-Life Balance : Embrace flexibility and align your work and your life to enable you to thrive in a Family Inclusive accredited organisationTax Savings : Maximise your income with generous salary packaging, reducing your tax and increasing your take-home payGenerous Leave : Above-award annual and personal / carers leave, extended parental leave, and additional leave for celebration and graduation dayInclusive : Join a friendly and supportive organisation that values your contributions and voiceWellbeing : Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyableChoose a workplace that cares about your growth, happiness, and overall well-being. Join us today!To be considered for this role, you will need to attach your resume and a cover letter addressing how your skills, knowledge, and experience meet the requirements of the role (Address the Selection Criteria).Applications for this position close on 26th February 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately.People are at the core of everything we do : from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations.CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit and the social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, supporting people from all walks of life. We’re an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community.We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, identities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.At CatholicCare, we believe vaccination to be the best way to keep our people and our communities safe from Covid-19. We require all employees, volunteers, and students to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of engagement.CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.
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