Details
Wesley Take Charge of Your Life
- Part time – 30 Hours
- Based across offices in Ballina, Grafton and Coffs Harbour
About us
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.
Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
About the program
Take Charge of Your Life supports young people aged 15+ in future planning and preparing for leaving care. As a wrap around service we work closely with the case management team to ensure young people are supported as they transition into adulthood and leave the Out Of Home Care system. The clients and case management teams that this position supports are located throughout the north coast of NSW – Coffs Harbour/Grafton and Ballina, as such the role involved extensive travel. A fully maintained motor vehicle is included as part of the package
About the role
The role works alongside a team of case managers who support young people in Out of Home Care. You will undertake Living Skills assessment with young people and support them to set and achieve their goals. The Future Planning Consultant will oversee the development and finalisation of the After Care plans ensuring that young people receive all of their entitlements and have their future needs addressed.
Essential criteria
- Degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline including Youth Work.
- Experience working with Young people (15-25 years)
- Ability to communicate effectively and work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise, network and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the Take Charge of Your Life program
- Ability to relate empathetically to the needs of disadvantaged people and those operating in crisis.
- Ability to think creatively about supporting young people’s needs and implementing living skills programs.
- Flexible working hours including evenings and some weekends.
- Current unrestricted Drivers Licence
Desirable criteria:
- Experience working in Out of Home Care particularly with young people transitioning out of care.
- Experience in teaching or assisting young people to learn Living Skills.
- Experience in writing After Care plans
Remuneration
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the SCHADS award, Level 5 pay point 1-3, approx. along with generous salary packaging. The position also includes the use of a fully maintained motor vehicle.
Closing date
16 May 2025
Apply now
Please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria. For further information, or to submit an application, please contact:
Contact name Nerissa Partland
Email: nerissa.partland@wesleymission.org.au
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
