Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 12th Oct 2021
- Canberra & ACT > Turner
This is a permanent part-time opportunity working 21 hours week (minimum) until June 2022 with likely extension
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and caring Aboriginal Family Connect worker to join Uniting’s Children and Families Family Connect Team based in Turner ACT.
This is a permanent part time position where you will be working flexible hours including occasionally on weekends.
This is an entry level position for a candidate who is keen to benefit from Uniting support to achieve qualifications, and workplace experience, to enable career development.
As a Family Connect worker you will be responsible for the direct care, supervision and safety of children in Out of Home Care during family visits with their birth families and significant others. Many of the children and parents you will meet have likely experienced trauma. Experience working with children who have experienced trauma is desirable but not essential.
We invite applicants who want to commit to supporting families working towards restoration of their children from out-of-home care, to apply.
For more information about what it’s like to be one of the 273 Uniting employees who identify as Aboriginal click here -https://www.uniting.org/community-impact/aboriginal-inclusion
Please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team on; 0466 801 937 / [email protected], using the subject line: Aboriginal Family Connect Worker (ACT) enquiry via EthicalJobs should you have any questions.
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check, Working with Venerable People card, Child Protection and Reference Checks