• Wesley Dalmar Child & Family.
• Full time position, 38 hours / five days per week.
• Based in Maitland, NSW.
• Generous salary packaging and fully maintained vehicle available.

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-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the role

This exciting position entails supporting children and young people in foster care to achieve their educational potential. You would be working one-to-one with a range of students, providing school support and out of school tutoring. You will also be co-ordinating a team of Educational Mentors and offering direct support to Case Managers and Foster Carers.

The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development.

Essential Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Education.
• Understanding of the educational needs of children in Out-of-Home Care.
• Experience in working with children with behavioural difficulties.
• High-level of verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audiences.
• Proven ability to deliver successful outcomes through consultation and negotiation
• Current unrestricted driver’s licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualifications in Special Education.
• Experience in teaching children in Out-of-Home Care.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry (SCHADS) Award 2010. Wesley Mission offers attractive salary packaging options, and the role includes a fully maintained vehicle.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker Code of Conduct. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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