Child & Family Worker - SWEEP at 3Bridges… · Sydney

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to thrive?

Join 3Bridges and make a meaningful impact through our Student Wellbeing and Education Program (S.W.E.E.P.), delivering early intervention and wellbeing support to children in primary school and out-of-school-hours education environments.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with young people aged 5-12 years, helping them build resilience, strengthen social and emotional wellbeing, and increase engagement with their education.

Reporting to the S.W.E.E.P. Team Leader, you will provide targeted individual support, facilitate evidence-based group programs, work alongside families and school staff, and contribute to positive outcomes for children experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or wellbeing challenges.

This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, proactive, relationship-focused and committed to creating opportunities for children and families to succeed.

Why Join 3Bridges?

• Attractive base salary plus super
• Salary packaging up to $15,900
• Additional meal entertainment packaging up to $2,650
• Leave loading at 17.5%
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Wellbeing program
• Annual flu vaccination
• Discounts on selected 3Bridges services

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual support to children aged 5-12 years and their families
• Deliver targeted wellbeing and early intervention programs in school and education settings
• Support students experiencing social, emotional and behavioural challenges
• Facilitate one-on-one interventions, goal-setting and family case work
• Build strong relationships with students, families, school staff and community stakeholders
• Develop and implement strategies that improve student wellbeing, attendance and engagement
• Deliver and evaluate group programs that promote positive wellbeing outcomes
• Support young people through Youth Zone and out-of-school-hours education programs as required
• Maintain accurate case notes, reports, assessments and program documentation
• Contribute to program monitoring, reporting and data collection requirements

About You

You're passionate about supporting children and families and understand the importance of early intervention, collaboration and strengths-based practice.

You enjoy building meaningful relationships, can work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and are confident navigating complex situations while maintaining a child-centred approach.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV in Youth Work, Community Services, Social Sciences or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and young people, particularly those aged 5-12 years
• Experience delivering targeted wellbeing, early intervention or support programs
• Experience working with children and families experiencing complex challenges
• Strong understanding of child protection and mandatory reporting requirements
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain
• Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain

Desirable

• Experience in family case work, child protection or mental health interventions
• Understanding of the Australian school system
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• Experience working within culturally diverse communities
• Ability to speak a second language

About 3Bridges

3Bridges is a For Impact organisation supporting wellbeing across all life stages through Aged Care, Community Health, Education Programs and Services. We deliver practical, evidence-based programs that strengthen communities and create opportunity.

3Bridges is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable people. We expect all employees, volunteers, and contractors to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to child safety and safeguarding throughout the recruitment process. All appointments are subject to child-safe recruitment practices, including reference checks, Working with Children Checks (WWCC), National Police Checks, and other reasonable screening requirements.

Apply Now

If you're ready to support children and families to build confidence, resilience and stronger connections to education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the 3Bridges team!