Family Support Worker - ANZSCO 411713

Assessment Authorities: ACWA

Family Support Worker assists the work of Social Workers and Welfare Workers by providing services and support to families.

Family Support Worker may perform the following tasks:

  • assessing clients' needs and planning, developing and implementing educational, training and support programs
  • interviewing clients and assessing the nature and extent of difficulties
  • monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients
  • referring clients to agencies that can provide additional help
  • assessing community need and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
  • liaising with community groups, welfare agencies, government bodies and private businesses about community issues and promoting awareness of community resources and services
  • supporting families and providing education and care for children and disabled persons in adult service units, group housing and government institutions
  • supervising offenders on probation and parole
  • assisting young people to solve social, emotional and financial problems
  • preparing submissions for funding and resources, and reports to government bodies and other agencies

This occupation belongs to Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) . STSOL consists of the list of the occupations which are high in demand in Australia. If you want to apply for Australia sponsored Permanent Residency (subclass 190) your occupation must be listed in the relevant STSOL list and you must have an invitation/sponsorship from the state government. This list is also a part of the Australia Point system. If eligible, you can live and work in Australia for an indefinite period of time.

If your occupation is on STSOL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:

  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
  • Training visa (subclass 407)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
  • Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short-term stream
  • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)

Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Family Support Worker?

The assessment authority for this occupation is Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) and the ACWA skills assessment will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.

You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.

English Language Proficiency

All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when they apply for skills assessment for migration as a Welfare Worker.

The following English language tests are acceptable:

  • IELTS (General or Academic)
  • TOEFL iBT®
  • PTE ACADEMIC
  • Advanced (CAE)

The following table indicates the minimal scores for each module:

Listening
7
185
24
65
Reading
7
185
24
65
Writing
7
185
27
65
Speaking
7
185
23
65

Please note that there are some exemptions may be granted to the English language requirement.

If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Family Support Worker, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.

Skilled Visa Assessment - Your First Step

The following assessment form is for those individuals who want to apply for Australian Skilled Migration Visa. Please submit the form below and a registered migration agent will contact you to explain the next steps in your migration process..

Personal Details

What is your first name?*
What is your family name?*
What is your email address?*
What is your contact number?*
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What is your date of birth? (dd/mm/yyyy)*
What is your nationality ?*
What is your marital status?*
Are you in Australia now?*

Qualifications

What is the highest level of your education? *
What is the name of the university?*
What is the country of the university?*
What is the name of the course? e.g. nursing*
Month and year of your graduation
Have you got second qualification?
What is the level of your second education?
What is the name of the second university?
What is the country of the second university?
What is the name of the second course?
Month and year of graduation
Have you got third qualification?
What is the level of your third education?
What is the name of the third university?
What is the country of the third university?
What is the name of the third course?
Month & year of your graduation

Work History

What is your occupation?*
How long have you been working in this occupation?*
What is the company's name?*
What is your position/job title? *
Type of employment:*
Add second employer?
What is the second company name?
What is your second position/job title?
Type of employment :
How long have you been working in second occupation?
Add third employer?
What is the third company's name?
What is your third position/job title?
Type of employment :
How long have you been working in third occupation?:

English Language Ability

Have you sat for any English test in last 3 years?*
What language did you speak as a child?:*
How do you consider you speak English?:*
How do you consider you read English?:*
How do you consider you write English?:*
What English test have you sat?*
Your scores: *

Relatives in Australia

Do you have a relative who is an Australian citizen?
What is you relative name?
What is your family relationship?e.g. cousin

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