Youth and Family Support worker

If you’re motivated by supporting children, young people and families through complex challenges and want work that genuinely changes life trajectories, this role offers the chance to do that every day. You’ll step into a team that walks alongside people in moments of crisis and helps build stability, safety and connection that lasts.

suitable candidate must have access to their own vehicle that is fully registered and comprehensively insured, as travel across multiple Western Sydney locations will be required. These locations include Blacktown, St Marys, Penrith, Doonside, Mount Druitt, Lalor Park, Parramatta, and Auburn.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting children, young people and families through trauma-informed, face-to-face mentoring that builds trust and safety
• Working alongside parents to strengthen parenting capacity and support family preservation and reunification where children have been in care
• Creating and holding safe spaces for meaningful family time visits that help rebuild relationships
• Collaborating with individualised support plans that respond to each family’s needs and goals
• Keeping clear, accurate records that ensure continuity of care and strong coordination with partner agencies

You’re the right person if...

• You have real-world experience supporting children, young people or families in challenging circumstances
• You bring a calm, grounded approach and can build trust with people from diverse backgrounds
• You’re comfortable working in community settings and travelling between locations as needed
• You’re reliable, self-directed, and committed to doing work that prioritises dignity, safety and connection
• 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
• Holds a valid P2 or Open Driver Licence and has access to a reliable, insured vehicle
• Attained or working towards a relevant Bachelor's Degree or Diploma (Community Services, Youth/Social Work, etc.) 

  
Why Kanda

At Kanda, you’re supported from day one with paid induction, structured shadow shifts and ongoing training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and the Sanctuary Model. You’ll never be left to figure things out alone, with on-call support available when you need it. The organisation invests in your wellbeing through initiatives like the Sonder app, employee rewards and recognition programs, and practical perks that support both your work and life outside it. As Kanda grows, so do the opportunities to build a long-term career in meaningful community work.

Want to chat about this role? 
Reach out to Holly – Talent Acquisition Specialist on 074111 1***  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.