Family Support Worker - South West Region
Core
Provide emergency care and practical support to vulnerable children and families in the home, ensuring child safety and adherence to organizational policies.
Role type
Family Support Worker (Emergency Care)
Builds
Emergency care placements and family support outcomes for at-risk children
Domain
Social Services / Child Protection / Aboriginal Community Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Child safety policy adherence, home-based care, incident reporting, session note documentation, community resource linking, household routine management, Aboriginal cultural knowledge
Preferred skills
Experience with vulnerable families, crisis intervention, diverse cultural engagement
Responsibilities
Monitor child safety and report concerns, attend to physical and emotional needs of children, engage children in home activities, maintain confidentiality, communicate with Team Leader, apply OHS principles, report incidents, record session notes, link families to community resources, assist with daily household tasks (school runs, meals, clothing)
Seniority
Casual, hands-on IC