Support Worker (Fathers and Families Support Program)

at  Centacare

Well-known and respected program, providing early intervention to families and children in rural and remote regions. Murray Bridge base.

WHO WE ARE

Each year, we support more than 30,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.
To learn more about us, click on the video Centacare Catholic Family Services - Our Story

The Fathers and Families Support service provides a flexible outreach service by using soft entry points to engage with families. This includes vulnerable and disadvantaged families, those experiencing social isolation and a range of personal and economic barriers to community participation. Through a variety of different mediums including educational, recreational and physical activities. The program builds resilience, life skills and wellbeing of children; increases positive parenting skills; strengthens family relationships; facilitates support to families at risk; builds community capacity and improves community connection.
The Support Worker will work collaboratively with the Program Family Practitioner and Program Manager to help meet program objectives and support the Family Practitioner to deliver group work activities including planning and assisting to facilitating events as needed.
This position is funded on a fixed term opportunity until 30 June 2026.
See attached position description for full details.