At Newpin, we are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of families through reunification. Join our program and be part of a positive change that strengthens family bonds and promotes wellbeing.

Our program involves parents and their children regularly attending a center-based program for up to 18 months. Participants engage in a variety of activities designed to enhance their wellbeing, improve parenting skills, and foster positive family relationships.

About the Role: This is an exciting time for the Newpin service, and we are seeking two passionate candidates to fulfill the role of Men’s Family Worker within our program. As a Men’s Family Worker, you will support Newpin team members and the entire service in providing holistic, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services that facilitate family reunification.

Locations: Smithfield and Port Adelaide

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitating therapeutic group sessions and interventions, with a particular focus on fathers.
• Collaborating with key leaders in the Aboriginal Community to inform practice and family support.
• Delivering parent education sessions.
• Collaborating effectively with fellow Newpin team members.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Community Services, Social Work, or equivalent.
• Professional experience in delivering therapeutic and educational group sessions.
• Experience working with babies, children, and their families, and/or Men’s business.
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches, including strengths-based theory, family and systems theory, and attachment theory.

About Us

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.

About the Benefits

• In addition to your salary, you can potentially package up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider, Access Pay
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Early Intervention Physio Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Your Application

To Apply, please submit a cover letter addressing the the job details and a current resume. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice. Current application closing date is Friday, 20th October 2023.

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks