Support Worker - Child Safety Service North West - 988922
Services for Children and Families are delivered by a professional workforce committed to working together to keep children, young people and their families at the centre of everything we do.
About the Role
As a Support Worker provide assistance and support to children, young people and their families subject to intervention under the Children, Young Persons, and Their Families Act 1997 enabling children to grow up in a safe and supportive environment, by providing transport, cultural support, disability support, medical support, and supervision over family time visits.
We are offering
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Permanent opportunity with an ASAP start
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Full-time work, 76 hours per fortnight
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Four (4) weeks accrued recreation leave + recreation leave loading + accrued sick/carers leave
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To be a part of a child-safe, values-based organisation
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A career with purpose – Join a team dedicated to creating safer, brighter futures for Tasmanian children, families and communities
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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
We are looking for
Essential
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
- Current Driver’s Licence
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The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
Desirable
- A relevant Vocational Education and Training Qualification from the Community, Health, Education and Care Sector training area.
- First Aid Certificate
Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
How to apply
Applications should include:
- a 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
- a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.
- a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.
- The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Name: Traci Griffiths
Title: Senior Support Worker
Phone: 0419 231 537
Email: traci.griffiths@decyp.tas.gov.au
About DECYP
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department’s culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.
