Save the Children is one of the largest providers of domestic and family violence refuge services in Queensland - be part of this dynamic network of teams working together to deliver high quality support.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for women and children's rights. We want all families to have the opportunity thrive in a life free from violence.

Where you come in:

We are seeking two qualified, skilled, passionate Parent Support Workers to work with families within our domestic and family violence programs. Based in either Caboolture or the central Moreton Bay region, you will work as part of a team to provide coordinated care planning to women and children escaping domestic violence, within the accommodation and outreach contexts. In this part time role (0.9 FTE for Caboolture, 0.8FTE for Moreton Bay), you will work shifts between 8am and 7pm, Monday to Friday with additional on call responsibilities. You will be part of our Queensland Programs team and report to a Team Leader.

You will make an impact by:

• Facilitating the provision of safe accommodation to women and children escaping domestic and family violence
• Providing emotional and practical support to women and children
• Working with families to source appropriate, safe and sustainable accommodation free from violence and/or connecting families with services to meet their needs
• Conducting intakes with new clients, and completing risk / needs assessments within a trauma informed case management framework

If we could compose the perfect you...

...You will have worked within the domestic and family violence sector and will be passionate about women and children's rights OR you will have relevant qualifications and the ability and enthusiasm needed to learn quickly on the job. You will be able to work independently and will be able to take initiative while working within the role boundaries.

This role requires:

• Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology or relevant Human Services field (may be some flexibility on this requirement if you can demonstrate significant experience in a similar service)
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic and family violence, including the impact on children
• Experience working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Current drivers' licence

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Award rate salary + super
• Full salary packaging benefits, with up to $15,900 in tax free pay per year
• Additional annual leave options available

At Save the Children, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

For more information refer to the Position Description - Parent Support Worker Jebb (Moreton Bay).