Supervised Contact Worker

Do you have experience working with children and young people? Perhaps you’re a retired education worker or child protection/welfare sector professional, or even a person with foster care experience?About CareSouthCareSouth is a spirited, truly local community based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference 'every day'. Working across locations in NSW and ACT, we seek to inspire each other and the communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults and communities.About the RoleDue to continual business growth, CareSouth are currently seeking multiple Casual Supervised Contact Workers to join the CareSouth Griffith team!This position would be ideal for a person who has experience working with children and is looking to step into a casual role to suit a more flexible lifestyle.The Supervised Contact Worker position is responsible for providing high quality supervision and guidance for visits between children and/or young persons in care and their families. This position must ensure that the child’s best interests are supported during contact.A day in the life of a Supervised Contact Worker!

• Facilitate safe and positive contact visits with young people and birth family members comprising of positive interactions in order to build stronger relationships.
• Complete comprehensive and accurate reports to support the visit.
• Drive young people safety to and from contact visits, school, day care and carer homes.

The great things we have to offerAt CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home!To recognise the work you do we offer:

• 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
• Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program
• Tailored professional development pathways
• 24/7 access to our online eLearning system
• A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.

To Apply Please review the Position Description attached for a comprehensive overview of the role. Your application must include a copy of your updated resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills match the attached Position Description.CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.