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Family Time Worker (Identified) - Carer Recruitment & Specialist Services

Narang Bir-Rong Aboriginal Corporation
  • Full Time | Permanent, Ongoing | Penrith, NSW

This role is open to applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

About the organisation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to work for Narang Bir-rong Aboriginal Corporation (Narang Bir-rong). Narang Bir-rong provides Family Support Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families in Western Sydney, Nepean Blue Mountains, Northern Sydney/Eastern Sydney/Sydney and connected communities as well as Out of Home Care placements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people who cannot remain at home due to abuse and/or neglect.

Benefits

  • We work a 35-hour week, which means you are flexible with your working hours and work a 7- hour day between 8am – 6pm with a 30-minute lunch break. This could mean you start at 9:30am and finish at 5pm or start at 9am and finish at 4:30pm!
  • Opportunity to work from home during the school holidays to avoid costly vacation care programs and more time with your family.
  • Employee incentive programs including staff retention bonuses, referral bonuses, monthly performance reward RDO’s, and monthly employee awards.
  • Salary sacrifice is an option depending on your circumstances.
  • A supportive team environment and many upcoming opportunities to grow and develop as the organisation continues to grow.

Tasks & responsibilities

The Family Time Worker provides supports to children and families and facilitates contact between children and their birth family. The role will ensure high quality supervision and facilitation of visits for children and young people in Out of Home Care with their family. You must ensure that it occurs in a child-focused manner with a priority on safe and positive contact arrangements that assists families to care for children and build strong relationships between all present.

NBAC Pay Scales (Above Award Wage)

  • Level 35-42
  • $80,103 - $87,226 (Package includes leave loading and Superannuation)

Qualifications & experience

  • Aboriginality is a genuine qualification under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
  • Evidence of at least two COVID-19 Vaccinations.
  • Valid NSW driver's license and use of a registered and insured passenger vehicle.
  • Probity checks including NSW Working With Children Check & National Police Check
  • Experience of knowledge in child and family welfare and in foster care or a related area of alternate care for children is desirable, although not essential.
  • Knowledge of issues surrounding abuse and neglect of children and the impact of trauma and child protection.
  • Valued professional and general life experience.
  • Mature outlook and well-developed communication skills.
  • High level of oral and written communication skills and demonstrated use of Microsoft office programs including word, excel, powerpoint, etc.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a cover letter addressing the qualifications and experience listed in this ad. If you need further information, please contact Tarni on 0466 367 764 or via email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Time Worker (Identified) - Carer Recruitment & Specialist Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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