Children’s Contact Service (CCS) - Support Worker

Relationships Australia Tasmania (RA Tas) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation firmly committed to helping people and communities thrive. We deliver a variety of programmes to assist individuals and families.

Our culture is the foundation upon which everything else is built. That’s why we invest in building an environment where our people feel supported and motivated to help make our vision a reality. We believe that a collective effort that draws upon the diverse strengths of all staff create the best results.

The diverse background and perspectives of our staff, the people we support, and our inclusive and collaborative culture are the keys to our success.

Our Family Law Services provide safe, supportive alternatives to formal legal processes for families who are separating, separated, or in conflict. The Children’s Contact Service (CCS) plays a vital role in this, providing a safe and child-focused environment for supervised visits and changeovers.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team as CCS Support Workers.  In this role you will work closely with children and their families to ensure visits are safe, positive, and meaningful. The successful candidates will help facilitate interactions between children and their parents / carers, while supporting the effective daily operations of the CCS. You will help ensure children feel welcome, safe, and supported throughout their time at the service.

This is a varied role where the CCS Support Worker will engage in child-focused play, assist with supervision of visits and transitions, and contribute to administrative tasks and record-keeping. They will be a vital part of a supportive and professional team, committed to the best interests of children and families.

Do you fit the bill?

• A relevant certificate level qualification in community services, childcare, or related area, and / or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to work independently, as part of a team, and maintain impartiality.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviours and situations.
• A genuine interest in working with children and their separated parents.
• An understanding of child development and of children’s parenting needs
• Awareness of legislative requirements and understanding of risk management including mandatory reporting and knowledge of services available to children and their families.
• Ability to work within and positively advance the mission and values of Relationships Australia Tasmania
• Availability to work predominantly on weekends, with occasional weekday shifts between 8 : 30am and 6 : 00pm (minimum 3-hour shifts).

Benefits

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, read the Position Description and contact Simon Reeve, Manager Post Separation Services, on 03 6297 5005.

Applicants who can not view the Position Description via the link above, please view from our Careers Page www.tas.relationships.org.au / careers / current-vacancies /

With guidance from the Position Description and Selection Criteria, please let us know why you are the right person to fill this role. Preference may be granted to candidates who have addressed their suitability to the Selection Criteria.

At RA Tas People Matter. To make sure we are recruiting the right people for the job,  we want genuine responses in your application, directly from you.

RA Tas is a recognised Employer of Choice.  We are an equal opportunity employer that has a culture enabling staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements, attractive salary packaging options and a supportive team environment in which to work.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply.