Family Support Worker - Tenancy Support
Family Support Worker - Tenancy Support
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Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families across Darwin/Palmerston We need you to join ourteam of dedicated family support practitioners helping to maximise our impact on the lives of vulnerable families who are part of the Tenancy Support for Children and Families (TSCF) program. In this varied and challenging role youll help give families the tools they need to thrive.
54 reasons is Australias leading child rights organisation no ordinary not-for-profit.
Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement were here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity.
With the childs voice at the centre we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory and across regions remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.
A place to make a difference:
In this full-time maximum term role (through to end of June 2027 with the possibility of extension) youll work as a key contributing member of the TSCF case management team across Darwin and Palmerston. Youll provide family and child focused support and services to families with children aged 0-18 who are living in social housing and vulnerable tenancy situations while working with them to respond to crisis stabilise their tenancy and prevent homelessness.
You will make a differenceby:
- Provision of quality service delivery to families who have children aged 0-18 years and are at risk of homelessness
- Carrying out assertive community outreach via home visits in order to provide risk assessments safety planning and case management
- Providing practical supports to stabilise tenancies including working with real estate agencies and housing providers
- Facilitating and developing external partnerships and making referrals as needed
- Carrying out monitoring evaluation and reporting
A place to feel valued:
Youre an experienced practitioner who is passionate about supporting families within a child centred strengths-based you have a strong understanding of the impact of trauma on children and their families and youre keenly aware of the additional impacts and barriers experienced by families residing in vulnerable tenancy situations.
This role requires:
- Demonstrated experience in case management and knowledge of relevant legislation
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
- Demonstrated experience working with clients who are facing challenging and multiple barriers
- Strong report writing analytical and evaluation skills including data collation and analysis
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or significant experience working in a similar service
A place to belong:
At 54 reasons we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong and proudly diverse whether in race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality cultures and beliefs.
It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities backgrounds and talents embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation and offer a range of rewards for your effort including:
- Award rate salary (Level 4.1 currently $44.58 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure youre able to perform at your optimum
- Health and wellbeing support including EAP and professional supervision as well as internal networks to support our diverse workforce
- Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
- Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Sound interesting
Wed love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the Apply section.
Applications Close: Wednesday 23rd July 2025.
Position Description: Family Support Worker Tenancy Support
For any queries about this position please email Tricia Wake on . For more information about the team and the program that the role works in see our Program Profile. Or for more information about a career at Save visitour Careers Page.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at . Were dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported no matter your race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality neurodiversity culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe employees are required to undergo a National Police Check a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role please contact for further support.
Employment Type
Full-Time
