Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 24th Jan 2022
- Melbourne > Noble Park
For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.
Berry Street is seeking a Key Worker for our Targeted Care Packages (TCP) team. The TCP is first and foremost to achieve better outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care. The Key Worker supports young people to transition into care arrangements where their needs will be met, either with parents, family or friends, a foster carer or independent living.
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position should be submitted via the "Apply Now" button.
*Please note applications will be assessed and reviewed upon submission.
Queries to Karly Bristow, Team Leader or Catherine Simpson, Senior Manager on 03 5134 5971.
Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Berry Street is categorised as an Authorised Provider and this position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.
A position description is attached.