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Family and Community Support Worker

JuniorMid levelFull-timeOfficeSurry Hills NSW 2010, AustraliaPosted 3 days agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

As a Family and Community Support Worker at The Salvation Army, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families across the City of Sydney. This job is all about creating safe, welcoming spaces and providing practical support to help families thrive. The team values compassion, resilience, and connection, working together to make a meaningful impact in the community.

You'll be responsible for

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Assisting in identifying community needs

Supporting the development and evaluation of family-focused programs based on community needs
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Delivering trauma-informed support

Providing compassionate support to families and community members, following No Wrong Door principles
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Connecting families with services

Facilitating effective referrals and service navigation for families

Key criteria

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Tertiary qualifications

Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent experience.

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Trauma-informed care understanding

Demonstrated understanding of Trauma Informed Care Framework.

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Culturally diverse experience

Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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5 criteria for this job
Tertiary qualifications
Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services or equivalent experience.

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Trauma-informed care understanding
Demonstrated understanding of Trauma Informed Care Framework.

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Culturally diverse experience
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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Communication skills
Strong oral and written communication skills for effective support.

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National police record check
Valid National police record check required for safety compliance.

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