Childrens Group Worker

18th April, 2024

About Relationships Australia 
 
Relationships Australia NSW (RANSW) provides a safe, judgement-free environment where individuals, couples and families can address the critical matters impacting their relationships, and their lives. 

What you’ll do 

As our Childrens Group Worker, you will focus on fostering connections between children and parents through play-based learning and the delivery of the Circle of Security framework. This position requires a sound understanding of child development and attachment theory to support parents and children in building healthy relationships. You will:  

• Facilitate engaging and interactive group sessions for children and parents, emphasising play and its role in building strong connections 
• Deliver the Circle of Security framework to guide parents in understanding their children's emotional and attachment needs 
• Provide education and support to parents, helping them implement effective parenting strategies that foster secure attachment 
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where children and parents can bond and grow together 
• Observe and assess the dynamics between children and parents to offer tailored guidance and support 
• Handle any challenges or concerns that arise during sessions with professionalism and sensitivity 
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of group sessions and progress 
• promote diversity and cultural sensitivity by incorporating inclusive practices in all group activities, ensuring respect and understanding for different cultural perspectives 

The details:  

• Causal role based in the Blacktown region  
• $48-$58 per hour + super + salary packaging benefits (based on skills and experience)  
• Availability to work Saturdays  

What you’ll bring 

• Relevant qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work, health promotion, adult education, community welfare or similar field including group work training 
• Understanding of working within a trauma informed framework 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with families 
• Demonstrated ability to manage group dynamics and facilitate positive interactions between parents and children 
• Understanding of child development and attachment theory, with experience in delivering the Circle of Security framework is desirable 
• Training and experience in working in an educational context with children in any of the following areas 
           - Working with domestic violence; 
           - Parenting groups; 
           - Children/Youth in groups 

Why work with us? 

• Make a genuine difference to the relationship wellbeing of children and families; everyday! 
• Strong clinical and supervision framework to deepen our practice excellence 
• Work alongside people who truly care about what you achieve together 
• We offer many benefits including flexible working options, salary packaging, additional leave days and fitness passport 
• We value inclusion and belonging. We want a workforce that is reflective of all the communities we serve. To strengthen our inclusive practice we have employee action groups: Accessibility, Reconciliation, Gender, Sex & Sexually Diverse and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse 
• We are committed to deepening our relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We have a stretch Reconciliation Action Plan to guide our efforts to build strong relationships, increased employment, and enhanced respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians 

Next Steps 
Interested? Apply today by submitting your CV.  
   
It is a condition of employment from 1 January 2022, that employees who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination must be fully vaccinated in order to perform duties at any of our workplaces. If you are not medically eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, you must provide Relationships Australia NSW with acceptable evidence of having a health condition for which obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination is contraindicated.  Apply For Job