Family Support Worker
A challenging and rewarding role providing emotional and practical support to families in need.
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- What's it like to be a Family Support Worker?
- How to become a Family Support Worker
- Latest Family Support Worker jobs
- Top skills and experience for Family Support Workers
- Is Family Support Worker the right role for you?
- Family Support Worker role reviews
What's it like to be a Family Support Worker?
Family Support Workers are professionals who offer and deliver practical and emotional support, guidance and services to children and families in need.
Tasks and duties
- Work with clients to assess their needs and to determine the type of emotional or practical support and help they require.
- Support children and their families by providing or locating practical and/or emotional assistance.
- Work with other professionals as necessary and maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
How to become a Family Support Worker
To become a Family Support Worker in Australia, qualifications in community services, social work, social welfare or health are usually required. Positions are available for those with certificate qualifications, but some employers prefer a diploma or bachelor-level qualification.
- Complete a qualification in social or community services. This will usually be a Certificate III in Community Services (CHC32015), Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (CHC40313). Alternatively, complete a Diploma of Community Services (CHC52015), Diploma of Counselling (CHC51015).
- Obtain a Working with Children Check, or equivalent. Some organisations may also ask for a National Police Certificate.
- Family Support Workers who wish to further their careers can undertake additional qualifications in social work or family therapy.
- To gain experience in the industry and to boost your resume, you can also volunteer in Family Services.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Family Support Worker employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Family Support
Child Development
Case Management
Human Services
Community Services
Child Protection Services
Social Work
Mental Health
Strengths Based Practice
Working with Families
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Latest Family Support Worker reviews
Jan 2024
Amazing, I felt that I got a lot of experience working as a Family Support Worker
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Mental Health
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationCommunity Services & Development
The good thingsMy role as a Family Support Worker was different everyday, not one day was the same. Supporting families with practical in-home support. Providing families with routines and meal prepping.
I loved m...
The challengesI worked as a Family Support Worker for two years, I loved my job but I felt like I was not supported within my role as such, I felt if I was supported and given the chance to work with others, I also...
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May 2021
Family support is a tough gig, but the challenge is worth it!
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Community Services
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationEarly Intervention Mental Health Family Support
The good thingsWhen you are truly passionate about your work and have a sound understanding of the role and the space that you work in - you never work a day in your life. It becomes second nature, helping, supporti...
The challengesNothing is ever smooth sailing when you are working in a family support role, some of the hardest challenges to consider are set backs due to a number of socioeconomic issues/ underlying issues includ...
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