Tcp Support Worker

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Targeted Care Packages (TCPs) are an allocation of funding attached to a specific child or young person based on an assessment of that child’s needs. TCPs aim to enable the transition of the child from residential care or prevent a child from entering into residential care.

TCPs provide flexibility to personalise supports to the individual needs of children and their carers, assisting in alternate placements outside of residential care such as family reunification, kinship, home-based care, lead tenant, or independent living.

The Flexible Funding Packages Support Worker is responsible for supporting the Keyworker, which includes responding to the young person’s emotional and functional needs, the development of their personal skills, all administrative requirements, and providing other practical assistance relating to the young person.

This is a Casual opportunity based in Footscray, VIC within our Flexible Funding Packages - Children, Youth and Family Services Program. The position reports to the TCP Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care), or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
• A current valid Victorian driver’s licence and be able to drive MacKillop vehicles in the conduct of the position requirements, including transportation of clients.
• Knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare, family services, and Child Protection Services.
• An understanding of trauma and how best to work with children and young people in the program.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in the community sector – including residential care, home-based care, disability, family specialist, and family reunification.
• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

Minimum Requirements:

You must have:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client-facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.