Job Summary
- $41.07 - $44.80 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading), plus super
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 10th Apr 2024
- Melbourne > Lower Plenty
Odyssey House Victoria (OHV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey House we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OHV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.
Part of the Therapeutic Community (TC), a long-term residential program, the onsite Children’s Centre forms part of the specialised Family Services Program, offering a unique play and learning environment for the development of children aged 0-5 years and providing additional programs for children aged 6-12 after school and on school holidays, working closely in supporting resident families. The Centre provides childcare experiences tailored to meet the needs of individual children. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, and assists in providing an environment that is secure, and nurturing, and will support the safety, social and emotional wellbeing and developmental needs, and protection of all children.
We are seeking 2 experienced and passionate Support Workers to join our Family Services Team us on a Casual basis!
You will be based in a multi-aged childcare centre and support the needs of individual children aged between 0-5 in residence at our Therapeutic Community. You will support their parents in developing and maintaining daily routines for their children.
To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of how to work with younger children in group settings and be able to navigate the different relationships the children have with each other while supporting them in play.
For a copy of the position description which outlines the full list of responsibilities, please click HERE.
If you were here last week, you would have:
We are looking for a compassionate individual to support the children in our Therapeutic Community as well as assist the Team Leader in maintaining a trauma-informed approach.
To be successful in this role, you must meet the following:
For a copy of the position description which outlines the full Key Selection Criteria, please click HERE.
In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture where our people can develop to be their very best by:
In addition to the above, staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.
Please apply directly via our ELMO careers website via the 'Apply Now' button (applications via email will not be considered).
Applications should be addressed to Stacee Tilley and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Stacee Tilley Team Leader – Family Services on [email protected] using the subject line: Family Services Support Workers x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0457 657 918.
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!
At OHV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, Aboriginal Australians, LGBTQIA, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
OHV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OHV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.
In line with OHV's Mandatory Vaccination Policy, all Odyssey House Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status, having also received the Booster Vaccination. Evidence of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.
All Odyssey House Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.