Family Linker / Support Worker
- Exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and their families
- Great team environment â utilise your skills as you learn and grow
- Part time (24 hours per week), fixed term opportunity (to 30 June 2025)
Playgroup SA is a community based not-for-profit organisation a non-profit, community organisation committed to providing quality services and support to families with young children across South Australia. Our vision is to ensure that all children in South Australia are developmentally on-track.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced family / social services worker to join our committed, passionate and dynamic team, in the position of Family Linker / Support Worker.
How you will make a Difference:
As a Family Linker / Support Worker, you’ll work across a number of existing Playgroup SA programs.
You will play a vital role in providing tailored, empathetic support to families / carers of children to ease the often complex and overwhelming process of accessing appropriate services and resources across services including early education, disability support, healthcare, and other community resources. You will offer support and guidance, helping families to manage the challenges and stresses associated with these processes.
Working as part of an established team, you’ll also be responsible for completing intake assessments, maintaining case notes, statistical reports, and other required documents in accordance with organisational obligations, policies and processes.
This is a part time (24 hours per week), fixed term employment opportunity until 30 June 2025, with conditions and salary at around Level 5.1 of the SCHADS Award dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience.
About youâ¦
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to hold a relevant Human Services qualification such as Social Science, Social Work, or similar.
You’ll have demonstrated knowledge and experience of working with children including those with disability or developmental challenges, ideally within a community setting, and high levels of awareness of the services that are available to families and children.
You’ll also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with a diverse range of people including children, their families, communities, and other stakeholders involved in the care of the child.
You’ll need a National Police and Working with Children Check, a current First Aid certificate, current Child Safe Environments or RRAHN-EC certificate and a current drivers licence and a reliable vehicle, as this role involves regular travel to attend playgroups throughout the Adelaide metropolitan areas. Some regional travel may also be required.
How to Apply!
Sound like the perfect role for you? We’d love to hear from you! Apply now using the link below â including your current resume and a brief cover letter. To obtain a copy of the position description for this role, email [email protected]
HR Success is managing this recruitment on behalf of Playgroup SA. No agencies, please.
