Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!

About The Role

Anglicare is looking for a Support Worker within the Children and Parenting Services to provide support to children and parents through supported playgroups using an integrated service delivery model.

This is a casual role based at Campbelltown.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Actively participating in activities with the children and parents to provide a stimulating and engaging environment for children
• To ensure confidentiality of personal information
• Providing supervision at all times to ensure a safe environment is provided for children and ensuring equipment and resources are in good working order and maintained appropriately.
• Ensures a duty of care to children at all times
• Reporting to management any concerns in relation to a child's behaviour or how they are presenting and assisting with mandatory reporting to DCJ as required.
• Contributes to the Smooth operation of the playgroup by assisting to set up activities, and pack equipment away

Requirements:

• Certificate III or about in Community Welfare, early Childhood
• Current NSW First Aid Certificate
• Experience in working with disadvantaged groups including parents and children
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients from different and varied backgrounds, include CALD and Aboriginal communities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer Skills
• NSW Drivers licence

Benefits of joining Anglicare:

• A warm, welcoming culture
• Ongoing training and development with a focus on career growth
• Experienced and passionate leadership team who are supportive and consultative
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
• Fitness Passport
• Access to discounts from over 400 retailers on our rewards program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.