Location884 Kurmond Road, North Richmond, NSW, ****, Australia
Employee TypePermanent Full Time
Contact information
Contact NameMarnie Elliot
Contact Phone******** ***
Contact ******
Description
Support young parents and their children to improve their emotional and physical wellbeing and improve parents' skills in parenting and developing their children.
yourtownis a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
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your prospect
Based in an idyllic rural setting in North Richmond, NSW, San Miguel is a child-centred family residential service providing intensive, individualised support to vulnerable young parents and their children.
San Miguel aims to transform the lives of young parents and their children by improving their safety, wellbeing and life prospects.
San Miguel is a unique service that plays a critical role in keeping children safe and well and keeping young families together.
Parents and children receive support from a multi-disciplinary team through a combination of on-site and community-based interventions that ensure children are engaged in safe, developmentally appropriate activities, and their parents are supported to set and pursue family and personal goals.
TheParenting and Child Development Workerworks in collaboration with the Case Worker Families to support young parents and their children to improve their emotional and physical wellbeing and improve parents' skills in parenting and developing their children.
Your role will include:
provide assessment and support to young parents and their children
develop and deliver activities that support children to be physically and emotionally safe and learn new skills
support parents to develop their parenting skills and build positive, secure attachments with their children
what we are looking for
With a flexible and mature approach to work,



you can work independently as well as part of a team and understand how to build relationships with a wide range of people.
You will be creative and collaborative by nature and will enjoy working through a different approach to each client and situation and will thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same!
You will bring:
passion, commitment and belief in young people
experience working with vulnerable children and families with complex needs
a minimum of Diploma qualification in Human Services or related field
demonstrated understanding of child protection and assessing and managing risk
experience in developing and implementing innovative programs such as parenting and mothercraft skills, playgroups and other programs that foster children's development
your benefits
When you joinyourtownyou will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation.
We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
regular line supervision and support plus internal practice supervision
ability to negotiate flexible work hours and work arrangements
opportunities for internal and external professional development
free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family




access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
how to apply
If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join teamyourtownand have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.
Click "Apply" to submit your application and take the next step in a career where your work truly matters.
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Contact: Marnie Elliot – Talent Partner on ******** ***
Role closes: Please apply as soon as possible, applications will be assessed as they are received.
yourtownhas a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtownis committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm.
The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.
TheyourtownWorkplace Immunisation Policy requires team members in this position to be immunised against the following vaccine-preventable diseases: Hepatitis A, Chicken Pox, Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Pertussis (whooping cough), Influenza.yourtownwill provide successful applicants with information regarding mandatory vaccination and evidence requirements during the recruitment process.yourtownwill reimburse costs associated with meeting mandatory immunisation and vaccination requirements, including GP consultation fees, serology testing and vaccination prescription and administering fees.
"In our team we value diversity, inclusivity and people who want to make a difference"

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