Family Support Worker

About the Opportunity

The Early Links Family Services program provides early intervention and prevention support to families with children aged 0–12 years in the Merri-bek and Brimbank areas. Family Support Workers facilitate evidence-based group programs and provide one-to-one parenting support.

About you

We are looking for someone who can: 

• Deliver best-practice, group-based parenting programs such as the Circle of Security and Tuning into Kids programs.
• Provide short-term one-to-one parenting support for families with children aged 0-12 years.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with service providers and actively represent and promote the Early Links program within community and professional networks.
• Provide a safe and secure healing-oriented environment for all participating children and families.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• A minimum diploma-level qualification and relevant experience in Community Services, Early Childhood, Family Services or a related field.
• Proven ability to facilitate group-based activities and evidence-based parenting programs
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed practice, child development, parenting and family functioning.
• Knowledge of available community and professional supports, and the ability to provide appropriate referrals for children and families.

Screening Criteria

• National Police check
• Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers licence
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 16 January 2026/or Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. If you have any needs throughout the recruitment process that have not already been catered for, we encourage you to contact recruitment@mcm.org.au to let us know how we can better support you to apply.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.