Support Worker (FSWS) - Kununurra Benefits Excellent rates and allowance 5 weeks annual leave following two years continuous service Office based in Kununurra, part of the magical East Kimberley– working within the region About Key Assets Key Assets Australia is a non-Government, not-for-profit children's and family services agency.
Key Assets was founded in Australia in 2007 and has grown to one of Australia's leading non-government children and family services providers.
We provide foster carer, family services and disability services.
Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities.
To achieve that, we need people like you .
Why work with Key Assets Australia?
Working with Key Assets Australia is about more than just a job.
Our people do so much to put children first, so we do all we can to support them.
We value you as a whole person, not just 'a worker', and we truly care about your wellbeing and your career.
Because without you, we simply can't do what we do.
And without us, the people we support won't get the service they need.
About the role As a Support Worker FSWS, you will undertake early intervention and preventative support work that builds the capacity of communities, families and individuals to address their needs using tailored case management services.
Key Accountabilities: • Build trusting relationships with families to increase their safety, stability , wellbeing, and capacity • Communicate with families openly and with respect for differences in personal, family, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Alongside families and other key stakeholders identify issues impacting on them and the support required to address these issues.
• Work with Case Worker to develop, maintain and review tailored case management plans to address areas of concern.
• Support clients to attend meetings • Develop an exit strategy for clients from the program that provides for the continued provision of external support where required.
About your attributes and experience Knowledge of local services and community A knowledge of Child Protection procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with children/young people and adults in different situations.
Ability to write case notes and reports Full, clean open (not provisional) West Australian driver's licence Must have a current 'paid employment' Working with Children card for WA Have a current 'First Aid' certificate Statutory Checks will be completed on all new staff as part of our recruitment process For further information about this role, please reach out to Stephanie Doucet -Program Manager on mobile 0437 133 289 Closing date: 7 July 2024, interviews may proceed earlier should suitable candidates be identified.
Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or holding an exemption for COVID-19 vaccinations is a condition of employment with Key Assets.
KEY ASSETS THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES PROVIDER is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We believe in diversity and inclusion in our team, and with that in mind, we encourage First Nations peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, LGBTQI+, neurodiverse and people of all abilities to apply We are a committed partner in reconciliation and all applications for this role are valued.
We look forward to hearing from you If you would like to discuss Key Assets in regards to our commitment to reconciliation, employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples or information on our cultural practice, please contact our Cultural Practice Lead on 08 9207 5900, additionally you can view Key Assets commitment outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at keyassets.org.au.
