At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families in building meaningful relationships during supervised visits.
- Company: Join Samaritans, a community-focused organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, fitness access, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Culturally safe environment welcoming all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must have a current driver's license and willingness to obtain necessary checks.
The predicted salary is between 40.49 - 40.49 $ per hour.
This role is paid under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award 2010 - Level 3:1 $40.49/hour + Casual Loading.
The Family Visit Support Worker works in partnership with the Case Manager to support parents and children to maintain and grow meaningful relationships in a safe supervised care environment and to facilitate the family visit goals of children and young people.
The role is involved in the planning, supervision and providing feedback, to ensure successful family time for children and young people, family members and carers.
The Family Visit Support Worker is responsible for all aspects of supporting children and young people, family members and carers during family visits and providing transportation to family visits.
Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As a part of the Samaritans team, you have access to the following great benefits:
- 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay + Super Contributions after 12 months
- Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight
- Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650
- Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+ gyms)
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Career and development opportunities
The successful applicant will possess or willingness to obtain the following: Current Drivers License, NSW Working with Children Check, Current NDIS Check, Criminal History Check, and undertake a pre-employment functional medical.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
Labouer employer: Royal Equipment
At Samaritans, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of our employees. As a Family Visit Support Worker, you will enjoy generous benefits such as extensive parental leave, salary packaging options, and access to professional development opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of families in the Hunter and Central Coast regions. Join us in our mission to help individuals flourish, inspired by our Christian values and commitment to community service.
