Small Steps Overnight Residential Support Worker

Casual Position

Generous salary packaging benefits (increase your net salary by legally reducing the tax you pay!

Supportive and Professional Development Culture

Small Steps is a livein supported accommodation parenting and lifeskills program for young mums aged 1525. The program allows the mums to focus on growing their parenting skills and bond with their baby.

We are seeking a dedicated Overnight Residential Support Worker to join our team. Reporting to the Program Leader you will provide highquality support to small steps residents addressing individual needs and fostering independence abilities community participation and overall quality of life. You will use sound judgement to solve problems and make decisions within clearly defined activities routines while adhering to policies and procedures. Additionally it entails the responsibility of promptly informing the Program Leader of any necessity to file a Mandatory Report if a child is deemed to be unsafe.

About the role:

Attend meetings or debriefing sessions with the Program leader as required

Collate information on overnight incidents for reports

Support residents in developing selfimprovement life skills and advocate on behalf of clients when appropriate

Liaise negotiate and work with individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds

Provide program information to residents and their families

Assist in protecting children at risk by monitoring the level of risk to infants of families engaged in the program

Report any significant night disturbances that may occur to the Program Lead

Prioritise tasks manage competing demands and work effectively under pressure

Efficiently follow through on tasks until completion or as otherwise agreed upon by the Program Leader

About you:

Relevant experience in working with young mothers children and other vulnerable people would be an advantage including some knowledge regarding child development

Have a genuine interest and understanding of the experiences and challenges faced by young single mothers including the issues that may impact their ability to achieve life goals

Have consideration understanding and respect for the residents and their families

Recognise the importance of consultation where applicable and collaborate with colleagues managers external parties and other stakeholders

Appreciate the need to use initiative and find positive solutions in response to identified needs

Able to work autonomously and harmoniously within a broader team environment

Your dedication and commitment are rewarded with:

Pride that your work will positively impact the lives of our families

Generous salary packaging benefits

A friendly and supportive work environment focused on your career/personal development

Hobart City Mission brings together people who want to give to and support those most in need in our local community through the provision of client focused holistic and innovative programs and services.

Additional information about the role can be found in the Position Description on the Hobart City Mission website. If you have any further questions about the role or the recruitment process please call Angelica or Elisa on.

HCM actively promotes diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds people who identify as LGBTQI and people with a disability.

Applications should include a cover letter and resume highlighting your suitability for the role. Applications should be submitted via Seek or emailed to and marked Small Steps Overnight Residential Support Worker.

The successful applicant must have (or the ability to obtain) a National Police Certificate (no older than 6 months) and a current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment category).

Applications close Monday 14th April at 10am.

**Applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed prior to this date**