We have an excellent opportunity to join Wanslea in a brand new role as a Family Support Worker in our Volunteer Family Connect Program based in Mount Barker or Lower Great Southern.
About Wanslea
Wanslea was founded in Western Australia over 75 years ago and offers services across WA, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. As a values-based organisation, living and breathing our values of respect, integrity and collaboration we are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share these.
Why join Wanslea?
“Through opportunity and community, we grow people.”
At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.
At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits package which is available to all full-time employees, including,
- Opportunity to work with dedicated and purpose-driven people and a rewarding team culture
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about diversity and inclusion
- 12 months fixed term part time contract (7.5 – 22.5 hours available per week) with family flexible work arrangements
- Salary range: $77,500 – $83,400 per annum pro rata plus superannuation
- Location: Mt Barker or Lower Great Southern location
- Generous salary packaging opportunities ($15,900 and meals and entertainment card options available)
- Comprehensive induction and orientation
- Ongoing professional development and in-house training
- Extra paid break between Christmas and New Year
- Many additional employee benefits including ability to purchase additional leave, income protection insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
The Role
As the Family Support Worker, you will support the implementation of this new program with a streamlined approach to volunteer placements. You will be support the coordinator in recruitment, training, retention and supervision of volunteers, and engage with local families needing support and connection to the community.
About you
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated Family Support Worker who is respectful, resourceful and motivated with connection to the Katanning and/or Upper Great Southern community in which the program will be operating and strong networking experience – then we want to hear from you!
We, of course, need you to hold the necessary qualifications and certificates, so please see the job description for more information.
The Role
This role is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Volunteer Family Connect program in the Lower Great Southern region / Mount Barker to support the needs of families within the community to strengthen and enhance their overall wellbeing.
You will also need to:
- Provide a satisfactory current National Police Clearance
- A current Working with Children Card
- Demonstrate your understanding of ‘child safe’ environment
- Provide a current WA C Class Driver’s Licence
If you have a genuine passion for working and supporting families in your local community … Apply Now
Apply Now
To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au and for more employment opportunities at Wanslea go to: wanslea.bigredsky.com
This position will remain open until filled.
Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
In response to Covid-19 restrictions and to maintain social distancing Wanslea will be taking all necessary steps to protect candidate’s and employees’ health. These steps include phone, socially distanced face to face or online interviews. If you have any questions about current recruitment processes please speak to Human Resources if you are contacted for an interview.