Anglicare’s Children & Families have a long history of providing family and children support services, including family intervention, foster and kinship care, counselling, relationship support and much more. Our Family Intervention Service works to preserve families or to assist in the reunification of a child with their family after a period of out of home care.
This essential service, based in Roma, requires an experienced professional to join their team on a permanent part-time basis. Providing in-home intensive intervention and support service to families where child protection issues have been identified as a significant concern.
Two services are offered within this program – Early Intervention and Reunification.
We are looking for a full-time Practitioner and a part-time Practitioner please indicate your preference in your cover letter.
About You
As a Case Worker experienced in the child, youth and family sector, you will provide a range of functions requiring the following skills and experience:
- Proven ability to identify practice frameworks that empower clients to build and sustain change in their lives, enabling them to safely care for their children
- Demonstrated experience in delivering family intervention activities within a statutory environment, including knowledge of the Child Protection Act (1999) and amendments.
- Actively engages in building relationships with parents and children to support effective service delivery and best outcomes for children and families
- experience with supporting parents to develop practical skills and knowledge that builds self-determination for them to safely care for their children, improve the safety of the family home environment, build stability and enhance attachment between the child and parent
- Undertaking assessment, planning and delivery of services that are based on the needs of children, and are considerate of both protective and risk factors for the family
- Familiarity with a range of child protection and community-based services
- Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Overnight travel will be required for this role.
With the ability to relate effectively with a wide range of people, particularly vulnerable children and families, you will also offer:
- Maturity and emotional resilience with the ability to self-care effectively
- A calm, professional approach with the ability to use initiative & sound judgement in decision making including negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent communication skills and confidence to relate to a wide range of people, cultures & backgrounds
The successful candidate will require:
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Sciences or similar
- A valid Blue Card (Working with Children)
- Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
- A current Driver Licence
- Current COVID-19 Vaccination certificate
What We Offer
Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:
- Strong management and leadership structure in a rewarding and safe workplace that promotes excellence
- Significant and ongoing training – both internal and external, to encourage career growth and development
- The option to increase your take-home pay with salary packaging
- An opportunity to make a real difference through meaningful work
What happens now?
Send us your current resume and a Cover Letter explaining your interest in being a Practitioner with Anglicare SQ.
For further information please contact
Helen McLeod
0427 678078
Anglicare Southern Queensland is committed to the health and safety of our workforce. Shortlisted Applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessments that requests the sharing of information regarding pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.