Wesley Take Charge of Your Life

• Part-time flexible role
• Initial 9-month contract (16 hrs/week)
• Home based initially before eventually moving to Blacktown location
• Superannuation + salary packaging benefits

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the role

The primary function of this role is to assist young people in our Supported Independent Living Program (SIL) and Take Charge of Your Life secure and maintain employment.

Essential criteria

• experience working with young people (15-25 years)
• degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline including Youth Work
• experience in Out-of-Home Care
• demonstrated understanding of employment and educational pathways for young people
• current unrestricted driver’s licence and use of a comprehensively insured motor vehicle
• ability to communicate effectively and work independently and as part of a team
• demonstrated ability to liaise, network and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• ability to relate empathetically to the needs of disadvantaged people and those operating in crisis.

Desirable criteria

• experience working in Out of Home Care particularly with young people transitioning out of care
• experience in teaching or assisting young people in employment focused role.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 5.

Salary packaging benefits + mileage reimbursement also apply.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number and Criminal History Record Check). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.