About Zest CareZest Care are a leading provider of quality children's services into the homes of families, providing education, care, early intervention & child protection services.Zest Care works with families where a child’s well-being is at risk. Every family is unique and the risk may stem from a child, a parent (or guardian) or a combination of physical, mental and social factors.About The RoleOur team are passionate about child protection, flexible and adaptable to the particular needs of each family. Whether that would be improving parenting capacity, implementing routines, programming activities and promoting the children’s safety, development & welfare; thus reducing the risk.We are seeking experienced individuals to join our specialised team to provide support, care & education to children and their families who have been referred to the service due to child protection and welfare issues.Often working with children with additional needs, disadvantaged families, or families struggling with illness or mental health, we are keen to engage individuals who can make a great impact in a short space of time.Ideally, you will have:Qualifications in (Or working towards):Early Education / Child CareCommunity ServicesSocial Work / WelfareYouth WorkA minimum of 12 months experience working with children/families in one of the following:Early educator within a childcare service - child care centre / preschool etc.Child related social work / family support / Case workSpecial needs / additional needs / disability care / supportCurrent or willing to obtain:CPR, First Aid Certificate, Asthma & Anaphylaxis CertificatesWorking With Children Check (WWCC)Police Check (issued within 6 months)Skills & Attributes:Resilient & CapableExcellent interpersonal & communication skillsExhibits a high level of accountability & confidentialityDiplomatic & resolve problems in a timely mannerReliable, proactive & child focusedAware of issues pertaining to child protection & children "at risk"Understand the requirements of mandatory reportingAbility to engage with people appropriately across a range of culturesHave access and basic computer skills to be able to complete and submit typed daily shift summariesWhat we offer:Flexible working hours - weekdays, school holidays, weekend, nightsOngoing and casual placements available to suit youPenalty rates on evenings, nights and weekendsRewarding career making a real difference.So, if you put children's well-being first and you want to truly contribute positively to a family's future then apply now!

Family Support Worker

About Zest Care

Zest Care are a leading provider of quality children's services into the homes of families, providing education, care, early intervention & child protection services.

Zest Care works with families where a child’s well-being is at risk. Every family is unique and the risk may stem from a child, a parent (or guardian) or a combination of physical, mental and social factors.

About The Role

Our team are passionate about child protection, flexible and adaptable to the particular needs of each family. Whether that would be improving parenting capacity, implementing routines, programming activities and promoting the children’s safety, development & welfare; thus reducing the risk.

We are seeking experienced individuals to join our specialised team to provide support, care & education to children and their families who have been referred to the service due to child protection and welfare issues.

Often working with children with additional needs, disadvantaged families, or families struggling with illness or mental health, we are keen to engage individuals who can make a great impact in a short space of time.

Ideally, you will have:

Qualifications in (Or working towards):

  • Early Education / Child Care
  • Community Services
  • Social Work / Welfare
  • Youth Work

A minimum of 12 months experience working with children/families in one of the following:

  • Early educator within a childcare service - child care centre / preschool etc.
  • Child related social work / family support / Case work
  • Special needs / additional needs / disability care / support

Current or willing to obtain:

  • CPR, First Aid Certificate, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Certificates
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Police Check (issued within 6 months)

Skills & Attributes:

  • Resilient & Capable
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
  • Exhibits a high level of accountability & confidentiality
  • Diplomatic & resolve problems in a timely manner
  • Reliable, proactive & child focused
  • Aware of issues pertaining to child protection & children "at risk"
  • Understand the requirements of mandatory reporting
  • Ability to engage with people appropriately across a range of cultures
  • Have access and basic computer skills to be able to complete and submit typed daily shift summaries

What we offer:

  • Flexible working hours - weekdays, school holidays, weekend, nights
  • Ongoing and casual placements available to suit you
  • Penalty rates on evenings, nights and weekends
  • Rewarding career making a real difference.

So, if you put children's well-being first and you want to truly contribute positively to a family's future then apply now!