Child and Family Wellbeing Worker - Katherine

The aim of the Child and Family Wellbeing Service is to support children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing a mental illness, to improve their wellbeing and enable them to better participate in their communities and reach their full potential. The key outcomes are:

· Children and young people have improved emotional health and wellbeing.

· Children and young people can better manage the different aspects of their lives.

· Families and carers are helped to support their children and young people.

· Communities have a better understanding of and response to mental health issues that affect children and young people.

Reporting to the Team Leader the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will deliver strength-based case management and activities to children, young people and families in line with program guidelines. Outreach support is also provided to assist in the development and implementation of participant centred Family Action Plans.

Reporting to the Regional Manager the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will deliver strength-based case management and activities to children, young people and families in line with program guidelines. Outreach support is also provided to assist in the development and implementation of participant centred Family Action Plans.

The Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will assist in establishing good referral pathways, into and out of the service in order to reach vulnerable children, young people and families who may not otherwise engage with the mental health or children’s service sector.

Under the direction of the Regional Manager the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker will also provide education, training and information to promote awareness of mental health to participants of the program and the community.

Although the Child and Family Wellbeing Worker provide services in the Katherine & Big Rivers Region, they at times will be required to provide support or assistance to other TeamHEALTH Programs/Regions which may include outreach support to participants utilising a psychosocial rehabilitation framework. This may entail overnight or weekly absences and travel to Darwin and other remote communities.

TeamHEALTH recognises the value of experience in all facets of life and work and encourages individuals with a lived experience of mental illness to apply.

TeamHEALTH offers above award conditions including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and a friendly and flexible work environment. An attractive salary package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note applications must include a Resume and Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria including essential for the position. Applications not containing a Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

If you would like further information, please contact our Human Resources Team hr@teamhealth.asn.au

Applications close COB 2 March 2025