Brisbane Youth Service is one of the fastest growing not-for-profit organisations in Australia. We support young people and their children who are at risk and experiencing homelessness, to secure and maintain housing, address physical and mental health challenges, establish successful relationships and support networks, and access pathways to education and employment.

Are you seeking a role with a values-driven for purpose organisation where you can support young people in our community? Are you a support worker, passionate about supporting vulnerable young women and their families? Use your expertise to support vulnerable parents and their infants, to build their parenting skills, improve relationships and support safety.

This part-time Family Worker position supports our mission by providing support to pregnant and/or parenting young women and their infant/s who have faced unstable housing, domestic and family violence (DFV), and are at risk of intervention by the Department of Child Safety, Seniors, and Disability Services (DCSSDS).

This position requires you to participate in a 24 Hour, 7 days a week, rotating roster and undertake shifts from 3:30pm to 11:30pm and/or 11:00pm to 8:00am.

It is a genuine requirement of this position to be filled by a woman as permitted in sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act, 1991.

Conditions & Benefits:

• Social, Community, Home Care & Disabilities Services [SCHADS] Award 2010. CAW pay level 1 – 2 [$73,803.60 – $91,587.60, depending on organisational requirements, experience/qualifications + superannuation + excellent not-for-profit salary packaging benefits]
• Flexible work arrangements available
• 5.5 weeks annual leave per annum [pro-rata]
• Great team culture – incl. national Voice Project's 2022 Best Workplace Winner!

You’ll be a great candidate for this role if you have:

• A tertiary qualification or working towards (studying) in Social Work, Psychology, or Social Sciences or similar experience
• Demonstrated experience working holistically with vulnerable young parents and their children, focusing upon support plan goals and experience building trusting relationships with marginalised young people.
• Ability to work with young parents in building their parenting skills, attachment and relationship with their children
• Ability to facilitate individual and group activities providing positive engagement with young parents
• Strong communication skills, including oral and written skills, writing report and case files, collaborating with community services, and the ability to liaise effectively with young parents and advocate on their behalf.
• Strong planning, task management and organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a supported accommodation setting

Given the work that we do there will be a few non-negotiables. You’ll need to be able to have, or obtain prior to commencement:

• Working with Children Suitability Card [Blue Card].
• National Police Check clearance.
• Evidence of vaccination, immunity, or medical exemption for the following preventable diseases - Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella [Chicken Pox]; Pertussis [Whooping Cough]; Hepatitis B and COVID-19.

Our people enjoy benefits including salary packaging, flexible working arrangements, and additional annual leave per year (depending on your role).

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. So, even if you don’t think you quite meet all of the skills listed or tick all the boxes, we’d still love to hear from you!

If this sounds interesting, submit your cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role, along with your resume. If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact BYS directly on 3620 2400 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Safe Young Mums and Bubs Family Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We may start interviewing for this role prior to the closing date, so don’t delay your application.