Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Little Petal is looking for a dedicated and empathetic Family Engagement and Support Educator to join our team on a casual basis. If you are trustworthy, reliable, and committed to supporting families to thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

At Little Petal, we provide a range of support services to children, young people, and families across Adelaide. Our mission is to empower families by delivering tailored, holistic care that meets their unique needs. Our Family Engagement and Support Educators play a vital role in helping families establish routines, develop emotional regulation strategies, and prepare children for school, including transport support when required.

About the Role

As a Family Engagement and Support Educator, you will:

• Provide direct and indirect support to children, young people, and families to foster resilience and capacity building.
• Assist with daily routines, emotional regulation, and school preparation.
• Promote a child-safe environment, including supporting hygiene practices, meal preparation, and developmental activities tailored to each child’s needs.
• Safely transport children to and from school, appointments, and extracurricular activities using your own reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.
• Collaborate with families to develop strategies for educational, behavioural, and developmental goals.
• Support secure attachments between children and their primary carers.
• Complete administrative tasks such as record keeping and reporting.

Why Join Little Petal?

• Rewarding Work: Help families navigate challenges and build positive outcomes.
• Flexibility: Work casual hours that align with your schedule, primarily in the mornings and afternoons (Monday mornings are especially essential).
• Growth and Support: Be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to creating meaningful change in the lives of families.

About You

We are seeking someone who:

• Embodies empathy, integrity, and professionalism.
• Demonstrates attentiveness to the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
• Has excellent communication skills, patience, and a positive, fun attitude.
• Is creative and resourceful in engaging and educating children.
• Can adapt to flexible work rosters to support families with diverse needs.

Essential Requirements:

• Current DHS Working with Children Check.
• Certificate III in Children’s Services or evidence of enrolment (or equivalent, or higher).
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Completed Child Safe Environments and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect training.
• Experience working with children of varying ages and developmental needs.
• Sound understanding of child development requirements.
• A valid driver’s licence, satisfactory driving record, and access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle.

Desirable Skills:

• Training in trauma-informed care (SMART), child development, secure attachment, or children’s therapy is highly desirable.

Location and Availability

This casual role will initially involve working with up to two families located in the Western and Northern suburbs of Adelaide. Most families require support in the mornings and afternoons, with Monday mornings being a key priority.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your empathy, professionalism, and passion for family support to Little Petal, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. The job description is available in the attached document.

Join us and be a part of meaningful, impactful work that helps families thrive.

A position description is attached.