AddressAbout the role
This is a casual position, Located in Wyong NSW.
About the opportunity
Uniting is seeking a passionate Supported Playgroup Facilitator to join our Early Intervention team. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating playgroups in the Wyong Shire, supporting parents, and delivering early childhood activities to aid in children's transition to school.
- Facilitate Supported Playgroups, including activity setup and packing.
- Plan and implement culturally appropriate activities for children.
- Develop and maintain relationships with other services to enhance family well-being.
- Process referrals and conduct group inductions for new participants.
- Provide parenting information, support, and advocacy.
- Model effective parenting strategies and behaviour management techniques.
- Contribute to reports and evaluations as required.
Your Qualifications & Experience
- Early childhood qualification or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in the early childhood sector.
- Experience facilitating and planning playgroups.
- Passion for social change and supporting disadvantaged communities.
- Experience working with parents to identify children's needs and training in evidence-based parenting groups are desirable.
Benefits and culture
Working to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice brings its own rewards, but there’s more.
- Welcoming you exactly as you are
- Base salary of $36.54 per hour plus casual loading
- Wellbeing programs – fitness passport
- Access to Uniting’s URewards program
- Career development opportunities
- Amazing workplace culture
Should you have any questions, please contact Belinda Condon from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at *******@uniting.org
Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.
Closing date: 11:55pm, Wednesday 15th May 2024
