Support Worker

Location:
Toowoomba
Employment Type:
CA - Casual
Department:
Support Work Coordinator Toowoomba
Closing Date:
18/04/2024
About Key Assets:
Key Assets Australia is a non-Government, not-for-profit children, and family services agency.
Key Assets was founded in Australia in 2007 and has grown to one of Australia’s leading non-government children and family services providers. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services.
Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you.
Why work with Key Assets:
Working with Key Assets is about more than just a job. Our people do so much to put children first, so we do all we can to support them. We value you as a whole person, not just ‘a worker’, and we truly care about your wellbeing and your career. Because without you, we simply can’t do what we do. And without us, the people we support won’t get the care they need.
About the role:
As a casual Support Worker servicing the Toowoomba region, help us make a positive and lasting difference to children and young people through the provision of quality care in a family setting. Some of the key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Undertaking structured supervision and observation of contact with family members, including participating in activities both within and outside the agency premises.
Supporting children and young people who may have suffered trauma and subsequently present complex needs and challenging behaviours.
Provide transport and/or escort to children and young people where necessary and appropriate.
Assist in, or coordinate events and children’s activities as required.
Keep comprehensive records of work undertaken and provide these as required in a prompt timeframe, in line with Key Assets Policies and Procedures.
A detailed outline of the core responsibilities and relevant qualifications/experience can be in located in the position description on our website by clicking the Apply button.
About you:
Must possess a full, current QLD driver’s licence.
Certificate III in Children’s Service, or any equivalent qualifications or training in youth or social care is advantageous.
2 years’ experience working directly with children/young people, including teenagers, in the care system or other relevant field.
Demonstrated experience working with children with trauma-related challenging behaviours.
A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation pertaining to children’s services.
Ability to communicate simply and effectively, both verbal and written, with a diverse staff group at all levels, recognising potential language barriers and cultural differences.
Must possess a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be willing to obtain one.
If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!
If you have any questions relating to this position, please email Cecilia Jaume, Team Manager at cecilia.jaume@keyassets.org.au. Please note, only applications submitted through our website via the ‘Apply’ button will be considered.
Key Assets may interview suitable individuals prior to the closing date of this campaign, this campaign may also be extended at any time.
Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or holding an exemption for COVID-19 vaccinations is a condition of employment with Key Assets.
KEY ASSETS THE CHILDREN’S SERVICES PROVIDER is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe in diversity and inclusion in our team, and with that in mind, we encourage First Nations peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, LBTQI+, neurodiverse and people of all abilities to apply.
We are a committed partner in reconciliation and all applications for this role are valued. We look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to more information regarding our commitment to reconciliation, please view our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at keyassets.org.au.