• Full-time 12-month contract role
• Based in Blacktown, covering the Nepean, Blacktown and Cumberland regions
• Salary SCHADS Lvl 5 + car allowance + super + salary packaging

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

About the role

The Family Preservation WSNBM program provides targeted support to vulnerable families to prevent children and young people (0 to 17 years old) from escalating into the child-protection or Out of Home Care system.

We are looking for an outstanding Regional Intake Worker who is conscientious, reliable and motivated about making a difference. The successful candidate will represent the Family Preservation WSNBM program, as the frequent first point of contact for families, service providers, and the wider community ensuring that the Family Preservation WSNBM program is always presented as a professional and effective service.

All staff at Family Preservation WSNBM work hard to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships in an autonomous-supportive work environment where they are all trained to be the best in their field. Wesley Mission provides regular supervision, support and training for all staff.

Wesley Mission employees working at Family Preservation WSNBM are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and comply with relevant booster vaccinations. As such, the successful candidate will need to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to commencing in this role.

Essential criteria

• tertiary qualification(s) in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Social Science, or related fields, or willing to complete a qualification within a reasonable timeframe
• minimum 2 years’ experience in working with vulnerable families experiencing stressors, including domestic violence, child protection issues, parent drug and alcohol misuse, parenting skills, child behaviour management, learning difficulties, parental mental health, and social isolation
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• proficiency in data management and a high level of attention to detail
• cultural competence and experience working alongside CALD and Aboriginal families
• current NSW or National driver’s licence
• successful applicant will need a Working with Children’s Check & National Criminal Record Check.

Desirable criteria

• knowledge of the local child and family support sector
• intake experience.

Recruitment process

1. brief telephone conversation to confirm details of the role and arrange a telephone interview
2. telephone interview
3. online aptitude testing and a behavioural questionnaire
4. face-to-face interview
5. reference & probity checks.

If you have any queries, please contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Regional Intake Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010, Level 5, plus superannuation and salary packaging.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

Preferred applicants will be requested to undergo an online psychometric test, prior to interview. The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Interviews will be held at Blacktown on 27 May 2022.