Family Services Parent Support

• Permanent Part Time Contract
• 15 hours per week (3 days per week)
• Work during school terms

Holdsworth Values – Trust, Kindness, Openness and Independence

Holdsworth believes in a community where all people have the support and services that they need to maintain an independent, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Our Community

Throughout the Eastern Suburbs, we support:

• children and adults living with intellectual disabilities;
• families with young children;
• older people who may be frail, ill, lacking mobility, experiencing social isolation or living with dementia;
• their families and care givers.

The Opportunity

Holdsworth is looking for a dynamic and positive person to develop and expand our range of services, to young families in eastern Sydney. Key responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating connection between new parents and their child aged between newborn – 12 months
• Supervising the day-to-day operation of Baby Room;
• Identifying and responding to the needs of parents with children (newborn – 12 months) through new and existing programs, and in collaboration with partner agencies where appropriate;
• Providing advice and referral on parenting issues;
• Promoting and strengthening connection between parents and babies;
• Supervising staff and volunteers; and
• Participating in service planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Essential attributes

• Experience working with children (newborn – 12 months) and families; 
• A commitment to promoting positive parenting; excellent oral and written communication skills; 
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually without supervision; and
• Ability to listen to parents everyday challenges and where appropriate connecting them to external supports; 
• Tertiary qualifications in Midwifery, Child Care, Child Health or other relevant discipline; and
• Positive, motivational and engaging personality!

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience providing Accidental Counselling and/or Counselling qualifications;
• Knowledge of parenting philosophies (i.e. Circles of Support, Louise Porter, Janet Lansbury);
• Knowledge of the Eastern Suburbs and community networks; and
• First Aid & CPR

Benefits:

• Family friendly work hours
• Social Staff Events
• Education Assistance
• Values driven work environment.

Application:

If you want a rewarding role, then apply now to join us and make a real difference to families. Holdsworth celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from everybody.

Please download the Job Description from our website: https://holdsworth.org.au/work-with-us/ and please call Simon Wise on 02 9302 3600 to discuss the role.  
 
Should you wish to apply via email, your application can be sent to [email protected]

Please note:  Interviews will take place upon application, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Although we appreciate the time and effort of all applicants, unfortunately only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.