Job Description
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About the Role:
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Challenge Foster Care, part of Challenge Community Services, is seeking a compassionate and professional
Supervised Contact Worker
to organise and supervise family and sibling contact for children and young people in Out-of-Home Care (OOHC).
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This role plays a vital part in ensuring contact visits are safe, structured and supportive, while always prioritising the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
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You will work closely with Case Workers, carers and families to facilitate meaningful connections and provide accurate, factual reporting following each contact session.
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Benefits:
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SCHAD's Award Level 2
Pay rates from
$*****–$***** (base rate) or $***** – $***** (casual rate)
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Flexible hours
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Fitness Passport access for you and your family (eligibility criteria applies)
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Training and professional development opportunities
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Annual flu vaccination
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Real job satisfaction—make a difference every day
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Safety and Wellbeing support via Sonder
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Duties:
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Organise and supervise family and sibling contact visits for children in OOHC
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Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people during all contact
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Provide emotional support to children and young people before, during and after contact
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Maintain professional, appropriate communication with carers and birth families
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Complete accurate, objective and timely written contact reports
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Adhere to all relevant legislation, policies and child protection standards
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Maintain confidentiality at all times
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Participate in team meetings and relevant training
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Ensure contact environments are safe and compliant with WHS requirements
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Skills and Experience:
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Essential:
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Experience working with children and families in complex situations
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Strong analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills
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Ability to manage and supervise complex family and sibling contact autonomously
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High-level negotiation and mediation skills
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Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and organisational needs
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Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, factual and high-quality written reports
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Competent in Microsoft Office
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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Empathy and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
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Driver's Licence, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Ability to pass a National Criminal History Check
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Access to a personal vehicle for work use, if required
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Ability to work both weekdays and weekends
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Desirable:
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Qualifications in Human Services (Certificate IV or Diploma in Community Services or related field)
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About Us:
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Since ****, Challenge Community Services has been supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland.
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We provide disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise opportunities that empower people to live their best lives.
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Our work is driven by a straightforward belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive. Every role at Challenge Community Services contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.
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Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Emma Mason via email –
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Closing Date – 23rd October ****
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📌 Supervised Contact Worker Tuggerah - Casual (Central Coast)
🏢 Challenge Community Services
📍 Central Coast