iCARE Youth and Community Services Pty Ltd is a dedicated NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) registered provider, and a provider of residential placements for the Department of Children and Families in the Northern Territory (NT). Our core mission revolves around providing essential care and support services to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their well-being, independence, and inclusion within the community. Our service offerings encompass a wide range of NDIS-approved supports, including accommodation, therapy, and community access programs, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve.

Due to an increase in demand for our services, we have ongoing multiple-positions available for this role in Tennant Creek, NT.

Position Description

As a family support worker, you will assist the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

Tasks include:

(a) Interview clients and assess the nature and extent of difficulties
(b) Engage with children, families and young people and work alongside the practitioners to promote the safety and wellbeing of children.
(c) Provide practical support to children, families and young people, under the guidance and supervision of a Teaml Leader, to help them achieve positive outcomes.
(d) Liaise with relevant practitioners and senior practitioners and services in relation to the provision of case support services.
(e) Assess clients’needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
(f) Engage with families and work together to develop effective plans for long-term positive outcomes
(g) Engage families in their homes and at other suitable locations, to actively and proactively overcome barriers to engagement
(h) Create and update individualised case management files for all clients
(i) Connect families with other services through referrals out
(j) Support families and provide education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
(k) Assist young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible, the ideal candidate must have/be willing to obtain the following:

Hold a relevant qualification equivalent to an AQF diploma and one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience or

Have at least 3 years of relevant full-time (or part-time equivalent) work experience

Current National Police Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
First Aid Certificate
Availability to work across a 24/7 Roster to meet operational needs
NT Driver's Licence

For more information, please contact Duncan on 0411567430 or email [email protected]