Casual Supervised Visit Worker (Weekends)
Wattlecliffe Youth Services
Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Do you have the ability to remain calm, professional and impartial while creating a safe and positive environment? Join our dedicated team at Wattlecliffe Youth Services and help facilitate meaningful family connections through supervised visits.
We are currently seeking Casual Supervised Visit Workers to join our growing team in the Lithgow area. This role primarily involves weekend work, with the opportunity for additional weekday shifts as our services expand.
As a Supervised Visit Worker, you will be responsible for supervising visits between children and family members, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all involved while providing accurate, objective documentation following each visit.
Benefits of Joining Wattlecliffe Youth Services
- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.
- Friendly, supportive and experienced management team.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Hourly rate in accordance with the SCHADS Award, based on qualifications and experience.
- Flexible casual employment with weekend shifts and the opportunity for additional work.
Your Role Will Include
- Supervising family visits in a safe, neutral and child-focused environment.
- Monitoring interactions and intervening where required to maintain safety.
- Building positive rapport while remaining professional and impartial.
- Completing clear, factual and objective reports following each visit.
- Transporting children to and from visits where required.
- Communicating professionally with families, case managers and other stakeholders.
- Following organisational policies, procedures and child-safe practices at all times.
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must have:
- Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Individual Support, Youth Work, Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar), or be currently working towards a relevant qualification.
- Experience working with children, families, disability, youth services or community services (highly regarded).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong observation skills and the ability to write objective, accurate reports.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- The ability to remain calm, professional and impartial in challenging situations.
- A smartphone.
- Good computer skills.
- A current First Aid Certificate (issued within the last 3 years).
- Current CPR Certificate (issued within the last 12 months).
- A current FULL NSW Driver Licence.
- Willingness to travel to different locations.
- A reliable, roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance (preferred).
- A valid National Police Check.
- A current Working with Children Check (NSW).
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred or willing to obtain).
- Two contactable professional references.
- Full working rights in Australia.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for people who are compassionate, reliable and professional, with the confidence to work independently while following clear procedures. The successful applicants will understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality and accurate documentation while ensuring children remain at the centre of every interaction.
Together, we can help create safe, positive and meaningful family connections.
If you would like to join the Wattlecliffe Youth Services team, please submit your resume. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and provided with an employment application to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Pay: From $43.41 per hour
Work Location: In person
