Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

At Kanda Foundation, we believe every child and young person deserves a safe place to belong. We provide holistic, community-based and in-home support for families and young people who are experiencing crisis, recovering from trauma, or navigating complex life challenges. Many of the children and families we support are engaged with DCJ or Corrections, and our work is focused on providing stability, healing and connection.

Responsibilities or duties

In this role, you will:

• Provide face-to-face, trauma-informed support to vulnerable young people and families from diverse backgrounds
• Support parents to strengthen parenting skills, promote family preservation, and assist with reunification after children have been in DCJ care
• Build trusted mentoring relationships with young people, offering emotional support and guidance
• Facilitate safe and supportive family time visits between children and parents
• Implement individualised support plans and maintain accurate records and documentation

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Requirements:

• A valid NSW Paid Working With Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Consent to be added to the Residential Care Workers Register
• Minimum availability of 25 hours per week
• A valid Australian driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Attained or working towards a relevant Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or Certificate IV (Community Services, Youth/Social Work, etc.)

Experience needed

• Experience supporting children, young people and/or families
• Experience in related fields (e.g. disability, mental health, aged care, childcare) will be highly regarded

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Why you’ll love working with Kanda

• Paid induction with supported shadow shifts to set you up for success
• You’re never alone, our on-call team is available to support you outside business hours
• Paid training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and The Sanctuary Model to support your development
• Wellness initiatives plus 24/7 access to the Sonder wellbeing app
• Access to an employee rewards hub providing savings and cashback across everyday purchases
• Employee recognition initiatives, including gift vouchers for Employee of the Month and service anniversaries
• Enjoy free Orbit World Travel Club membership, $100 travel voucher, exclusive offers, and dedicated support for all your personal travel plans
• Genuine long-term career opportunities as Kanda continues to grow

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and those with lived experience. Join a team that feels like family and make a real impact on the lives of young people.

Kanda is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

We’re dedicated to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and comfortable to be themselves. At Kanda, every voice matters, every culture is valued, and we believe that diverse perspectives aren’t just welcome — they’re essential to who we are and what we do.

• Provide face-to-face, trauma-informed support to vulnerable young people and families from diverse backgrounds
• Support parents to strengthen parenting skills, promote family preservation, and assist with reunification after children have been in DCJ care
• Build trusted mentoring relationships with young people, offering emotional support and guidance
• Facilitate safe and supportive family time visits between children and parents
• Implement individualised support plans and maintain accurate records and documentation

• Record Keeping
• Working with Children Check
• Criminal History Check

• A valid NSW Paid Working With Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Consent to be added to the Residential Care Workers Register
• Minimum availability of 25 hours per week
• A valid Australian driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Attained or working towards a relevant Bachelor's Degree, Diploma or Certificate IV (Community Services, Youth/Social Work, etc.)
• Experience supporting children, young people and/or families
• Experience in related fields (e.g. disability, mental health, aged care, childcare) will be highly regarded