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Family Support Workers - Central Coast

Zest Care
  • Casual roles available
  • Attractive hourly rates
  • Flexible working hours

About The Role

We are seeking experienced Family Support Workers to join our specialised team to provide support and care for a young child who has been referred to the service due to child welfare concerns.

As a Family Worker, you will be responsible for improving the wellbeing of children by supporting families with home visiting. You will support them to establish daily routines around all areas of their life, including, but not limited to hygiene, homework, cleaning, meal planning and cooking. You will role model positive parenting and support them to manage a household.

This position will be a casual role and will require availability on weekends as well as during the week. Hours of work are flexible, and this position may also require you to travel.

Ideally you will have 12 months experience working with young children with challenging and complex behaviours. With your empathic nature, you will be confident in handling difficult situations and be a quick thinker whilst being supportive and tactful with the ability to make clear judgements.

To be a successful applicant, you are required to have:

  • Diploma in Youth Work, Community Services or similar or relevant experience if working towards a relevant diploma.
  • Minimum 1-year experience working hands on with young people preferably in-home care.
  • Demonstrated case management and assessment experience working with children and families with complex child protection issues.
  • The ability to maintain individual boundaries whilst maintaining a positive relationship.
  • Current and valid First Aid and CPR certification.
  • National Police Check within the last 6 months or willing to obtain one.
  • Ability to work various shifts including morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and sleepover shifts.
  • NSW Working with Children Check for a paid employee.
  • Current Driver’s Licence with a reliable vehicle and must be willing to use own vehicle to transport the client.

What we offer to ZEST employees:

  • Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service.
  • An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members.
  • Ongoing online training, development, and support from Supervisors.
  • Flexible working hours - weekdays, school holidays, weekend, nights.
  • Ongoing and casual placements available to suit you.
  • Penalty rates on evenings, nights, and weekends.
  • Rewarding career making a real difference.

About Zest

Zest Care is a for-purpose organisation that prides itself on delivering programs to empower young people and families achieve their goals and potential. We provide personalised assistance to young people who present with mental health issues and establish programs to support their wellbeing.

Our team are passionate about connecting with and making a difference in the lives of people living with a disability and families in hardship. We aim to deliver an exceptional level of assistance to our clients, and in turn, help them achieve their goals.

Contact us if you have any questions about this position or the recruitment process at Zest Care, or require an alternate method of submitting your application. We can be reached at: 9683 3400, or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Workers - Central Coast enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Pre-employment checks:

Zest Care is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. Candidates successful from the recruitment process will require to complete the following:

  • Reference checks
  • Criminal History check (Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities)
  • Working with Children check
  • NDIS Worker Check
  • Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination

How to apply:

To express your interest, apply online via the Apply Now link below. Please answer the application questions and provide your updated résumé.

If you think this might be your next opportunity, don’t wait, apply now! We look forward to hearing from you.

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