Recruiter :
Gemma Haworth
- Casual opportunities across the week!
- Great opportunity to learn OOHC Sector
- Work for a leading child protection agency
Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Family Contact Workers to join our Contact team in Bruce, 2617. This is a casual opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
This opportunity involves split shifts starting from 7:30am-10:30am and then returning for the afternoon 2:00pm-5:30pm.
About the Role
As a Family Contact Worker, you will:
- Providing support to children and families, and facilitate contact between children and their birth family.
- Preparing written reports in a timely and accurate manner.
You’ll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that uphold child safety, cultural safety, and family-led practice.
Skills and Experience :
- Qualifications in Community Welfare, Mental Health, Early Childhood, Childcare or related qualification and/or relevant experience in the field
- Demonstrated experience in managing challenging behaviours when working with children
- Experience in supporting parents to care for children and build strong relationships
- Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare reports
- Working knowledge of child development and the impacts of abuse & trauma
- Working knowledge of social, economic, health and cultural factors affecting client and family situations
- Full and current driver’s license
- Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, including a strong understanding of cultural safety, self-determination, and the historical and contemporary factors that impact Aboriginal peoples.
Base salary: SCHADS 2.1
About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children’s charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people.
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.
For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.
Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check (or APP number)
- For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check
- COVID-19 vaccination (condition of employment)
How to Apply
To get started, simply submit your current resume.
If your application progresses, you’ll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria. You’ll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.
For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Gemma on 0482 182 600 or 02 9218 2381.
There is no set closing date for this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled once a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are encouraged.
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