Support Worker Fixed Term And Relief Employment Register

Support Worker Fixed Term and Relief Employment RegisterDepartment for Education, Children and Young PeopleApplications must be submitted by Tuesday 18 March, 2025 11 : 55 PM AEST.Award / Classification : Health and Human Services Tasmanian State Service Award - Health Services Officer Level 4Salary : $60,666 to $63,222 per annumEmployment type : Fixed-term, casual, flexible, full-time, part-timeRegion : North, South, North West, StatewideProvide supervision of family time / access visits including personal support of children, young persons and families, education for parents and caregivers, and maintain accurate case notes of activities to contribute towards Child Safety assessments.This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities.

Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) will require the services of employees for specified fixed-term and relief basis in a number of skill areas and disciplines.

These appointments complement the existing permanent workforce.Conditions of EmploymentSalary : $66,766 to $71,857 pro rata, per annum + 11.5% SuperannuationClassification : General Stream Band 2Award / Agreement : Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) AwardLocation : StatewideHours of Work : Fixed-term Full time and Fixed-term Part-time for periods of up to 12 monthsPlease note : The Register is reviewed regularly for suitability against the duties.

You will be notified of the outcome of your suitability and contacted should a fixed-term vacancy arise.

Registers are NOT a vacancy; they are used to fill short, urgent, fixed-term vacancies to ensure business continuity.

Suitability does NOT guarantee any offer of employment will be made.About the TeamChildren, Youth, and Families (CYF) provide integrated programs that support all children, young people, and their families in Tasmania.

The Child Safety Service (CSS) is integral to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who are at risk or in crisis in Tasmania.We provide support to children, young persons, and families to enable children to grow up in a safe and supportive environment, including providing transport and supervision of client access visits.About YouIn addition to meeting the essential requirements, to succeed long term in this role you should possess the following skills and attributes : Genuine motivation and passion to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Child Safety.Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, non-judgemental, empathy, and perseverance.Good written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, including ability to manage conflicts, de-escalate and problem solve.Ability to work within an environment subject to work pressures and changes.Ability to operate within and adhere to legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines.Align to our workplace values : Kind, Connected, Committed, Respectful.Duties IncludeUnder direction, undertake specific service delivery tasks and maintain accurate case notes of activities, as identified by the case and care plan developed by the Child Safety Officer.Provide supervision of family time / access / contact visits between children / young persons and their parents / family members to ensure safety and wellbeing of child / young person and provide case notes to contribute towards Child Safety assessments.Provide personal support of children, young persons, and families, as well as parenting support and educative opportunities and assessment, in a range of environments.Participate in care planning and review processes as required, facilitating the empowerment and individual support of clients.Note : Please refer to the Statement of Duties for ALL the selection criteria of this position.

Please address the Selection Criteria in your application.The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered.

This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted : Conviction checks in the following areas : crimes of violencesex related offencesserious drug offencescrimes involving dishonestyserious traffic offencesDisciplinary actions in previous employment check.Current Driver's licenceA relevant Vocational Education and Training qualification from the Community and Health Sector training area.How to ApplyWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide and Statement of Duties for an overview of the workplace, duties, and selection criteria.

Please address how you meet and can demonstrate the Selection Criteria (as listed in the SoD) using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result).Click on the 'Apply Now' button to log in / create an account and submit the application form.Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.

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