Family Support Worker - Thrive

Are you passionate about making a difference?

We are looking for Family Support Workers to join our Thrive program to provide high quality support to families in public and Aboriginal housing. Support will be provided to help families maintain their tenancy, refer to other programs, build informal support networks and connect to community.

Our ideal applicant will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Services, Community Development, Early Childhood Education and/or equivalent experience working in this field
• Proven relevant experience in working with families
• Demonstrated experience working with families where substance abuse, domestic/family violence and/or mental health issues are present
• Demonstrated experience of working with Aboriginal families and understanding of Aboriginal family functioning
• Experience in group facilitation and individual coaching
• Demonstrated understanding of "child safe" environment
• Sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current satisfactory National Police Clearance
• Current WA Driver’s licence

The Role

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Provide practical support to clients and implement strategies and approaches aligned with case planning and goal setting including advice around tenancy rights and responsibilities, cleaning, maintenance and household routines
• Identify clients who may have additional needs and liaise with the Senior Case Worker to secure appropriate referrals, resources and information
• Provide detailed observational reports at the end of sessions and participate in the preparation of reports during the intervention for case reviews and feedback to referring agencies
• Participate in the implementation of best practice in housing support interventions, and contribute to reviews and continuous practice improvement
• Establish rapport with clients and families in order to develop trust to achieve the goals set in the case plan
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local agencies and service providers to make referrals and support client engagement
• Develop and implement culturally appropriate tenancy support sessions to be delivered in the family home or in small groups at a community facility
• Please refer to the Position Description for a comprehensive list of essential experience and personal qualities.

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia 80 years ago and offers services across WA, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share our values; we Care, we Collaborate, we are Accountable, we have Courage, we Celebrate.

Why join Wanslea?

"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."

At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.

At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits package which is available to all full-time employees, including:

• Fixed Term (12 months) full-time position (Monday to Friday)
• Location: Kalgoorlie
• Level 4 role starting from $81,933.19 plus superannuation, plus opportunity to salary package
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per annum tax-free
• Up to $2,650 per annum tax free meal and entertainment card
• Opportunity to work with dedicated and purpose-driven people and a rewarding team culture
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about diversity and inclusion

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.

To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au

To view the position description, please follow the link below:

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Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.