The Organisation

An exciting opportunity has become available to work for ACT Together - Barnardos, one of Australia’s leading children’s charities. We currently have casual opportunities for Contact & Support Workers for the Contact, Transport & Support Program with based in Bruce, ACT.

The Role

Reporting to the Manager - Contact, Transport and Support, the Contact & Support Worker will provide support to children and families and facilitate contact between children and their birth family.

The Candidate

The ideal Contact & Support Worker will have:

• A full and current driver's license with a minimum of one year's driving experience
• Qualification in the community welfare industry
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with families and promoting family-centred strength-based practices
• Demonstrated experience in managing challenging behaviours when working with children
• Experience in supporting parents to care for children and build strong relationships

* Weekend shifts are also an essential requirement *

Barnardos works closely with Aboriginal Partnership Agencies in the community and would welcome application from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Pay Rate: SCHADS 2.1

Additional information

To be considered for roles with Barnardos you will need to have (or be willing to have conducted) a National Police Clearance, current Working with Children check Clearance (or APP number) and for the ACT a Drivers History Check, Working with Vulnerable People Card and CYPS Check

Expressions of interest

To apply hit APPLY NOW as we will be shortlisting for this position soon.

For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Gemma Haworth 02 9218 2354