Transform lives, every single day Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving people in need for over 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for thousands of people who rely on our person-centred support. As our Family Visit Worker, you'll play an important role in helping children and young people in foster care maintain meaningful connections with their families. Through safe, supervised family visits, you'll create opportunities for children and families to spend time together while ensuring the safety, wellbeing and individual needs of each child remain at the centre of everything you do. Be welcomed into a compassionate, respectful and purpose-driven community where we don't just talk about values – we live them. Your opportunity Working within our Foster Care, Adoption & Family Support team, you'll facilitate and supervise family visits between children in foster care and their birth families. You'll support children to feel safe and comfortable throughout visits, build positive relationships with families and foster carers, and respond appropriately to any concerns that arise. You'll also play an important role in documenting family interactions, providing clear, accurate and objective observations to support case managers in making informed decisions about children's ongoing care and wellbeing. With integrity and compassion, you will: Facilitate and fully supervise family visits, ensuring a safe, supportive and child-focused environment. Safely transport children and young people to and from scheduled family visits. Build positive and professional relationships with children, birth families, foster carers and relevant stakeholders. Observe family interactions, assess potential safety concerns and intervene appropriately when required. Prepare timely, accurate and unbiased reports of family visits, communicating any concerns or follow-up matters to the relevant Case Manager and Provide transport to children and support work as approriate What you'll bring You're a compassionate, resilient and emotionally mature professional who understands the importance of family connections in a child's life. You can build rapport with children and families from diverse backgrounds while maintaining clear professional boundaries and keeping children's safety and wellbeing at the forefront. You'll bring strong observational skills, sound judgement and the confidence to remain calm and respond appropriately in challenging or unexpected situations. You also understand that family visits can be emotionally complex and require sensitivity, patience and the ability to communicate respectfully with everyone involved. What's required A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child Welfare or Community Services, or currently studying towards one of these qualifications. Knowledge of the child protection system, children’s developmental needs, attachment and developmental trauma. Demonstrated ability to build rapport and positive relationships with children and families. Strong observational, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, factual and unbiased reports. An unrestricted NSW Driver’s Licence and confidence transporting children across Sydney. What's preferred Experience working with children, young people or families in foster care, child protection or community services. Experience facilitating or supervising family contact visits. Understanding of trauma-informed and child-centred approaches to working with vulnerable children and families. You'll also share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, embedding them in everything you do. The successful candidate will be required to satisfy relevant pre-employment checks, including a Police Check and Working with Children Check. Why Anglicare? We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen. At Anglicare, you'll get the security, stability and opportunities that come with a strong, well-established organisation that's ready for the future. You'll belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds. You will also be supported to gain new knowledge, deepen your experience and expertise, and shape a rewarding career. On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you may enjoy in a career with us: Flexible work options, where available, to help balance work and life. Salary packaging options that can increase your take-home pay, subject to eligibility. Ongoing professional development, training and supervision. Exclusive discounts across hundreds of retailers. Employee Assistance Program and access to wellbeing benefits, subject to eligibility. We're many services, with one purpose – to meet people where they are and walk with them. At Anglicare, we believe everyone is Made for Connection, with God, with each other and with the places we call home. Within Foster Care, Adoption & Family Support, connection takes on a particularly meaningful role. As a Family Visit Worker, you'll help children maintain important family relationships while supporting their safety, wellbeing and sense of belonging. Every interaction matters, and your contribution can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. Are you ready for a career that means more? To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button and submit your application. All applicants will receive a response. Anglicare is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance for child abuse. Disclaimer: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Application Close Date: November 27, 2026 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

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