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Support Workers - Out of Home Care (South)

WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

We have multiple full-time Support Worker vacancies, located south of the river. 

If you have a deep passion for contributing to Aboriginal-led programs that uphold self-determination and promote healing, then we are the perfect employer for you. 

ABOUT THE ROLES

Located in the South Team, reporting to the Senior Case Workers, you will be part of a larger team seeking to implement a culturally responsive model of Out of Home Care providing Group Foster Care and Community Foster Care options across Perth’s Metropolitan areas. 

This is a rostered position and involves overnight and weekend work, specifically, your role will be to work with the children, young people and carers in the care arrangement to ensure that all children and young people have a well-structured, supportive home to live in with all their cultural, social, emotional, psychological, and physical needs are met. 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (ensure you address this criteria in your cover letter)

• A courageous ‘can-do’ attitude as an integral leader of a transformational program that will change the Out of Home Care experience for Aboriginal Children; Young People; Families and Communities.
• A relevant qualification and/or experience in a related field.
• Ability to engage with Children and Young People, to work with them and their carers to manage their day to day lives and tasks associated i.e calendar of daily activities, school schedule, recreational activities etc.
• Experience providing support to Children and Young People in residential settings, including understanding how to implement a practical daily living skills program into the houses.
• Good self-care and reflective practice skills, knowledge of personal and professional boundaries. 
• Commitment to working as part of a rostered team to ensure a consistent model of care.
• Excellent communication skills; with a focus on communicating with the Children and Young People in the care arrangement. 
• Ability to support children to improve their experience of school and the associated workload and relationships.
• Demonstrable commitment to empowering and respecting children and young people.
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.

ESSENTIAL PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• WA Working with Children Card
• National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)
• WA Drivers Licence
• Department of Communities Clearance (we'll help successful candidates to apply)

ABOUT OUR OUT OF HOME CARE PROGRAM NGALLA BIDEE MIA

“Every Aboriginal child living safely with their family”

Ngalla Bidee Mia, meaning Our Way Home in local Noongar language,  is a partnership Between Wungening Aboriginal Corporation and Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc to Deliver Out of Home Care Services to Children and Young People and their families in the Perth Metropolitan area.

It is Wungening’s belief that there is no better place for children than living with family. This stems from the knowledge that many Aboriginal families and communities at their core are inherently safe. Sadly, past historical policies have impacted on many traditional cultural practices, in modern day the impact of this can mean for some children and young people they cannot ‘live at home’.

Aboriginal Children and Young People are significantly overrepresented in the Child Protection and Out of Home Care Systems. It is Wungening’s intention through Ngalla Bidee Mia whose core focus is a ‘family restoration model’ that we will support to create and lead solutions, that will help guide families, carers, and communities to grow and nurture moorditj djerripin koorlungas (strong happy children).

JOB BENEFITS

In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

• 37.5 Hour week
• 2 wellness days per year
• 3-day additional Christmas shutdown leave
• 4-week top-up maternity leave
• Excellent Salary Packaging options available
• Long Service after 6 years
• Mentoring and training opportunities
• Clear pathways for advancement

Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

For nearly 35 years, Wungening has led the way with culturally secure programs. Our core focus is addressing the harmful effects of alcohol and other drugs on individuals, families and communities. 

This is a unique career opportunity to make a real difference. 

To heal mind, body and spirit, we now proudly provide:

• Alcohol and other drug programs
• A refuge for women and children escaping family violence
• A culturally responsive emergency relief program
• Reintegration and accommodation support (justice)

We also lead a suite of cross-agency alliances, supporting: 

• Reintegration into community after release from prison
• In-home support services aimed at keeping children safe at home
• Pathways to housing for the homeless 
• Out of Home Care Services

Committed to Aboriginal-led solutions, our board of directors and CEO are all Aboriginal people. We currently work from 14 metro locations and employ over 200 staff.

Join us in achieving our vision: healthy communities our way.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Applications must include a one page covering letter addressing the essential criteria, plus a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Friday 8 November 2024.

For further information, please contact Acting Ngalla Bidee Mia Manager, Teina McLean on 0436 286 134

Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.

We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.