• Part Time (15 hours per week, over 3 days)
• Supported Playgroup Service - St George Area 

About Us

Integricare is a not for profit Christian organisation committed to providing high quality family and children's services since 1882 and Auspice our Communities division for over 16 years. An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified and experienced Child Support professional to take on the role of Child Support Worker for St George Supported Playgroup which is a Department of Communities and Justice initiative.

About the Role

Supported Playgroups program provides a soft entry point to early childhood education where children are exposed to play based experiences that promote early learning potential. We provide support for parents and carers in their parenting role to enhance family functioning, enhancing the parent-child relationship with the aim to increase parental understanding, skills, and confidence in supporting children development and early childhood learning.

Supported playgroups provides a service that is accessible and inclusive of families from diverse backgrounds, to enhance their connectedness to their community and each other.

Responsibilities Include:

• Plan and facilitate playgroup sessions for families with s children 0 -5 years.
• Working from a family centred approach.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for families
• Participate in partnerships projects e.g. Local agencies
• Loading client information into the data exchange
• Develop referral pathways to other services.
• Provide professional and informed advice to parents/community
• Facilitator and deliver information to families around emerging needs of the community.
• Attending local meetings, via Zoom or onsite

About YOU!

The successful candidate must possess a Certificate in Children’s Services or Diploma, Working with the CALD Community, experience within children’s services, a current first aid certificate, and driver’s license. You will have good communication skills and be willing to assist with planning and implementing of programs for children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with the ability to demonstrate initiative and flexibility. Computer skills are essential. Due to our commitment to the Department of Community and Justice all employees are required to have a my Gov ID to be ale to load data.

A working with children checks applies as well holding current driver licence.

Please submit your application via the "Apply Now" button.

Enquiries: Renee Gardiner 9567 4977 or go to www.integricare.org.au