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SalaryResidential Services- Ceduna
Part time & Casual Positions Available
From $36.01 per hour + Casual Loadings
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Your new employer
Aboriginal Family Support Services is a lead, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation that has been providing services to Aboriginal families and communities across South Australia for over 40 years.
Your new role
You will be hands on providing care and support to Aboriginal children and young people, with ages ranging from infants to teens, who are unable to live with their families. This is a rewarding opportunity for you to help our clients reach their full potential.
You will be working in our Residential Services on a 24/7 roster, with day, afternoon and night shifts. Casual positions offer no guarantee of regular hours however, you must be readily contactable and available at short notice to fill shifts. You must also have the capacity to fill a minimum of five shifts per fortnight, if required.
Who we are looking for
You will be passionate about caring for, improving the lives of and be able to interact easily and comfortably with Aboriginal children and young people. You will understand the impact of abuse and neglect on children and young people, and offer support when faced with challenging behaviours.
To be successful you will need
- A minimum Certificate IV in a relevant area of study and appropriate demonstrated knowledge and competencies
- A South Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- An unrestricted current South Australian Drivers Licence
- A current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)
- To be Assessed as suitable via a Psychological Suitability Assessment
- A Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Through Their Eyes) Certificate
- Unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia
- Confirmation of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 Including Booster
Don’t have a WWCC? You can apply on-line at www.screening.sa.gov.au
Working in a not for profit agency you can salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay.
If this sounds like you view the J&P in the AFSS Employment section www.afss.com.au
Then tell us in a 2 page cover letter (that reflects the Key Result Area’s found in the J&P) why you’re a good fit for this job and send this with your resume. Please apply via our Seek Ad https://www.seek.com.au/job/59784996
For more information please call Katharine Micka on 0419 497 *** (Mon, Tues & Thurs 9am - 5pm)
Applications close 9am on Friday 9 February 2024
We look forward to receiving your application, however if you do not provide a 2 page cover letter addressing your skills and experience against the Job and Person Specification, we are unlikely to consider your application. AFSS reserves the right to commence interviews prior to closing date and may fill the role if a suitable candidate is identified.
