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Family by Family is a home grown model, co-designed with families for families. It leverages the lived experiences of families and couples this with proven social theory and evidence based practice, to create confidence, self-agency and resilience for all families engaged.  Families attest to the program’s ability to shift the negative effects of intergenerational disadvantage. We offer services in North, West and Southern Suburbs of Adelaide.

For more information on Family by Family, Click here! 

Do you love working with children in a fun and dynamic team with a large focus on learning with play?

As a family focused service we are able to offer a lovely culture in a caring, fun and friendly environment where staff are valued and respected.

This is a Casual position working across wider Metro Adelaide. Travel is a key requirement of this role.

Kids Coaches work to create a learning environment for children, promoting the principles of Family by Family and ensuring children are engaged in all aspects of the program and feel safe, connected and supported.

You need to:

• Hold a Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent/relevant experience.
• Enjoy working in a fun and dynamic environment with a large focus on learning and play
• Be creative, open minded, confident & imaginative
• Passionate about child education and contribution.
• Have a strong understanding of children as role models and circle of security
• Be able to laugh, sing, have fun, play, engage, and inspire early years children

About UC

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services. 

Why Work For Us?

• South Australia's First Carbon Neutral Organisation since 2015
• In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• How could working for a Not-For-Profit impact your take home pay? Visit our salary packaging provider for details - Access Pay
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Early Intervention Physio Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

What Next?

Please attach a cover letter addressing the role and a current resume.

No Agencies Please.

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

UC acknowledges that community members—particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, gender-diverse people, people with disabilities, older people, and those who have experienced social factors, including a history of living in out-of-home care—have valuable experiences to offer. Please contact us if you have questions about your suitability for a role, because we want you here

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