Groupwork Facilitator

• Part time role 3 or 4 days a week
• Support parents with referrals and access to services.
• Homebush

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?
Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Group Work Facilitator to join our Children, Youth and Family Support team in Homebush, 2140. This is a part time, permanent opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

This role can be either 3 or 4 days a week.

About the Role
As a Group Work Facilitator, you will:

• Deliver a range of evidenced based parent education courses and workshops to parents. Workshop may be provided through group based learning or individual sessions where appropriate.
• Facilitate workshops in Barnardos Cumberland Children’s Family Centre, online and outreach settings as required, i.e. local schools.
• Co-facilitate and work collaboratively with external stakeholders as required.
• Provide relevant information and referral to support clients to access appropriate services and support when the needs arise.
• Use Barnardos’ case management system (B-Hive) to capture client and attendance data.
• Monitor child protection issues, consult with Program Manager and act in accordance with the NSW Child and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 and Barnardos Child Wellbeing & Safety Policy.

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 :

• Minimum diploma in Social Service/Human Services, Adult Education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation.
  Demonstrated experience in working with vulnerable children and families.
• Understanding of child protection issues and client vulnerabilities such as drug and alcohol use, domestic violence, and mental health issues.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills.
• 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.
• Desirable- Licensed and ability to facilitate current evidence-based Parent Education courses including but not limited to: Circle of Security, Bringing Up Great Kids, Tuning into Kids, Tuning into Teens, 123 Magic and Emotional Coaching.

What’s on Offer:
Base salary: $37.55 per hour + 12% superannuation
Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses)
Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year
Leave loading and additional wellbeing leave

Other benefits include:
35-hour work week
Flexible working arrangements
Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week
Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period
Ongoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments
Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events
Access to Barnardos’ Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama

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)
• A current drivers licence
• For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check.

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 Zoe on (02) 9218 2346 or 0477 808 655

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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