Children's Contact Service Worker
Job No:
R202421
Location:
Elizabeth
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Permanent, Part-Time Position (12 fortnightly hours).
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Weekend availability is required.
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$32.58 per hour (plus penalties for working weekends) + Super + Salary Packaging* (to increase your take home pay).
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Located in Elizabeth.
You’re welcome at RASA
Our belief in the transformative power of relationships lies at the heart of everything we do.
You will be joining an inclusive, supportive and welcoming culture. Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) Values are Diversity, Respect, Belonging and Learning and this is reflected in the way we work and treat each other. Our teams embrace people from a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, sexual and gender identities. We understand that your relationships are important, so we believe in being flexible, where possible, to support you to balance your work and personal commitments.
The Children’s Contact Services Worker will be responsible for overseeing supervised visits and exchanges for CCS clients. They will prioritize the well-being of the child and promptly report any concerns about the child or their parents to senior staff. Additionally, they may facilitate client groups as needed.
Who we are looking for
Join us to support children, parents and other family members to access a safe, secure and comfortable Children's Contact Service.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Community Services or the equivalent qualification or experience.
- Experience working with children.
It would be a bonus if you have:
- Experience working with vulnerable people.
- Experience working with families.
What you will be doing
Use your skills to contribute to the efficient running of a Children's Contact Service, where you:
- Provide a professional and sensitive service to a diversity of family backgrounds and special needs.
- Observe supervised contact visits and changeovers, recording factual (non- interpretive) observational notes.
- Work collaboratively with other staff when dealing with more complex clients and child refusals.
- Maintain accurate record-keeping 1for case notes and enter data into RASA's Client Information System.
For more information you can read the full Position Description.
If this role is what you are looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Enquiries: Any enquiries can be addressed to Christian Gava on 8255 3323.
Relationships Australia South Australia is a Child Safe and Equal Opportunity Employer
Please note that the services provided at RASA sites mean that our employees need to follow some specific requirements:
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A satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check
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A satisfactory National Criminal History Check
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Have had the three TGA approved and recognised COVID vaccine doses and provide the certificate. If you can’t comply, you are encouraged to have a confidential conversation with the hiring manager about your individual circumstances.
*How Salary Packaging can increase your take home pay
Salary packing is an entitlement granted by the Federal Government to workers in approved non-government and health organisations. Salary Packaging can increase your take home salary by creating tax free earnings. In effect, $15,899 of your wage can be paid tax free in each fringe benefit tax year. This 'tax free' amount is in addition to the tax-free threshold of $18,200 for income.
Follow the link to the Salary Packaging information provided by AccessPay, our chosen provider, to find out more.
About RASA
Relationships Australia South Australia (RASA) is a not-for-profit, secular, community organisation, helping people to overcome difficulties and bring about positive change in their lives. We offer services for families, couples and individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. To find out more about RASA go to rasa.org.au.