We're looking for an experienced Family Support Worker to join our NDIS Service Provision team.
You'll work with the families and carers of the people we support, so they can understand, access and sustain the supports their family member needs.This includes families of children and young people in our Specialised Substitute Residential Care (SSRC) services, where you'll work in partnership with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).
This is a new, family-focused role.
You'll report to the Head of NDIS Service Provision and work alongside our Support Leads across the Sydney Inner West.Key responsibilitiesMeeting with families and carers to assess their needs and strengths, and developing family support plans with themGiving families practical guidance and information on the NDIS, daily routines, communication and managing care at homeWorking with families of children and young people in SSRC, in partnership with DCJ caseworkers, to support family contact, care planning and, where appropriate, restoration homeMaking sure children,



young people and their families can take part in care planning and decisions, in line with the Child Safe Standards and the SSRC Code of PracticeSupporting families through transitions such as school changes, moving home or hospital discharge, and through times of crisisConnecting families with health, education, housing, respite, carer support and other community servicesPlanning and running programs for families and carers, such as information sessions and peer support groupsAdvocating for families and helping them prepare for plan reviews and meetings with providersWorking closely with Support Leads, Support Workers, allied health and behaviour support practitionersKeeping transparent, accurate case notes and family plans, and reporting incidents and safeguarding concerns in line with our procedures and NDIS Commission requirements
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📌 Family Support Worker (Sydney)
🏢 Together Two
📍 Sydney