Description:
Positions available across all areas of Sydney and the Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains - Casual, Part Time and Full Time positions available
Job Description
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in your care at all times
- Safely transport children and families to appointments, access visits, extra curricular activities, school or any other confirmed location (this may include regional locations)
- Supervise children or young people in their home or the community and ensure their needs are being met
- Supervise access visits
- Role model parenting skills and techniques
- Complete written reports reflecting the interactions between the child and their family members during access visits
- Mentor and support children and young people in achieving goals
- Maintain communication with management staff as necessary and report any Risk of Significant Harm
- Maintain confidentiality
Essential criteria:
- Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services (Welfare) or a related field or 8 completed units of a Bachelor degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Policing, Teaching or Nursing
- Working With Children's Check valid for paid employment
- National Police Check issued within the last 12 months
- Current First Aid certificate
- Your own comprehensively insured vehicle with at least two anchor points
- A current unrestricted drivers licence (P1 and P2 licences not accepted). Applicants expecting to obtain their full license within the next month are encouraged to apply
- An excellent driving record
- First Aid Kit, Fire Blanket and Fire Extinguisher (or willingness to obtain)
- A mobile phone you can always make calls from that can access the Internet
- An understanding of the laws governing NSW Child Protection Services, Mandatory Reporting requirements and Out of Home Care services.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- High standard of personal presentation
- Minimum availability of 3 afternoons Monday - Friday (between 230pm and 6pm)
- Kindness, empathy and understanding
- Willingness to drive long distances and out of your local area
- Good physical health Please note: You may be required to lift and/or assist children up to the weight of 30kgs.
Desirable Criteria:
- Access to one forward facing child restraint and one booster seat, which meet Australian Standard AS1754
- Experience working with children and young people.
- Understanding and knowledge of current child car restraint legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to work with clients who display challenging and difficult behaviours.
- Candidates who are fluent in a second language other than English are encouraged to apply
AXIA Solutions has competitive pay rates and mileage reimbursements. We offer flexible hours, a positive work environment and we are family focused. AXIA Solutions provide induction training, follow-up training sessions, supervision and support to our staff.
To apply for this position please respond via Indeed, with your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the position.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $41.03 per hour
Benefits:
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Australian Drivers licence (Required)
Work Location: In person
26 Apr 2024;
from:
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