yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.

Powered by yourtown, Kids Helpline is here for children and young people whenever they need us, anytime for any reason 24/7, through tailored mental health counselling services in line with their changing preferences for help-seeking.

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your opportunity

Based at a confidential location in the Scenic Rim, the Child Support Worker provides high quality and safe child care and child related family support for families accommodated at our refuge.

Our Domestic and Family Violence Refuge is a welcoming haven for women and their children who have experienced the trauma of domestic/family violence. All refuge staff work towards assisting families to regain independence & safety following domestic and family violence.

Your role will include:

• contribute to the planning, development and implementation of programs and activities for children and families
• supervise and care for children within the refuge setting in collaboration with their parent and the program team
• deliver children’s activities and adjunct care
• support parents to strengthen their parenting skills and support with practical parenting demands such as settling and sleep routines, meal preparation, boundary setting
• develop and participate in a range of social, recreational and educational activities for children and parents

This is a full time permanent position working Monday to Friday. You will also participate in the on-call roster.

what we are looking for

We are looking for a flexible and adaptable individual who will work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve best practice outcomes for woman and families. This position is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Group Leader looking to support vulnerable children and families in a more holistic way.

You will bring:

• passion, commitment and belief in young people
• minimum Certificate III Childcare or relevant Certificate IV qualification and at least 3 years experience working with children and families
• demonstrated experience or a good understanding and ability to learn quickly how to work with vulnerable children and families with complex needs
• knowledge of or a willingness to develop knowledge of legislation relating to domestic and family violence and child protection
• ability to work collaboratively to increase parental capacity and to communicate with and engage children and families with complex social and family concerns
• high level interpersonal and written skills and well developed planning and time management skills
  your benefits

When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.

Your employment experience will include:

• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
• ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.

Click Apply Now, for a full Position Description please visit careers.yourtown.com.au/ or view the attachment below.

Contact: Marnie Elliot – Team Leader Talent Acquisition on 0434 609 384

yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.

yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.

Due to genuine occupational requirements, under S25 of the Qld Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, only female applicants will be considered.

The yourtown Workplace Immunisation Policy requires personnel in this position to evidence or obtain mandatory immunity requirements for the following diseases: Hepatitis A, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza. yourtown will provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccinations, and supporting information about the immunization and access to a general practitioner, pharmacist, or local clinic for individual consultation regarding immunisation.

"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"