Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 28th May 2020
Across Tasmania, children are facing more and more challenges to their development. At Save the Children, we provide critical support to families who need it most.Through a variety of programs and the facilitation of community events, you'll provide professional support to families with complex needs.This is your opportunity to help children reach their potential and give them a chance to thrive.
We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We've been operating in Tasmania for nearly 70 years, working with families, communities and children themselves to give them the best possible start. More information on our work in Tasmania is available here.
In this part time, fixed term position (3 days per week, until June 2021), you'll collaborate with an Early Childhood Educator to deliver programs and services that promote positive approaches to parenting and family wellbeing. You'll work closely with families, strengthening their links to the community and developing confidence in their support network. Based in Smithton, with regular visits to King Island, you will work in our Kommunity Kids team and report to our Children and Family Team Leader.
You will make an impact by:
… You're truly passionate about standing up for children. Your experience working with families and ability to think on your feet will see you find solutions to complex situations. Your exceptional cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You have empathy, a 'can-do attitude' and most importantly, an infectious enthusiasm for your job.
This role requires:
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:
We'd love to hear from you. View more information about the role and submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button.
Applications close Monday 15th June 2020.
Position Description - Family Support Worker Smithton
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. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making Save the Children a great place to work.
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.
Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.