Family Support Worker Sydney

Family Support Worker Sydney

16 Oct
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Together Two
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Sydney

16 Oct

Together Two

Sydney

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 recent, 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 responsibilities
Meeting with families and carers to assess their needs and strengths, and developing family support plans with them
Giving families practical guidance and information on the NDIS, daily routines, communication and managing care at home
Working with families of children and young people in SSRC, in partnership with DCJ caseworkers, to support family contact, care planning and, where appropriate, restoration home
Making sure children,



young people and their families can take part in care planning and decisions, in line with the Child Secure Standards and the SSRC Code of Practice
Supporting families through transitions such as school changes, moving home or hospital discharge, and through times of crisis
Connecting families with health, education, housing, respite, carer support and other community services
Planning and running programs for families and carers, such as information sessions and peer support groups
Advocating for families and helping them prepare for plan reviews and meetings with providers
Working closely with Support Leads, Support Workers, allied health and behaviour support practitioners
Keeping explicit, 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
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