Across Tasmania, children are facing more and more challenges to their development. At 54 reasons, we provide critical support to families who need it most. Through a variety of programs and individual case management, you'll provide professional support to families with complex needs. This is your opportunity to help children reach their potential and give them a chance to thrive.

54 reasons is Australia's leading child rights organisation - no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we're here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child's voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference

In this full-time, permanent position, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Family Restoration program. Your work will focus on identifying the needs of families who have been referred to the program, with the aim of working collaboratively to support children and young people to safely return to the care of their family. Based in Launceston, you'll work with our Youth and Family Services team and report to our Team Leader.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing families with a coordinated, professional family support service
• Providing case management support to families through outreach and home visits
• Building family capacity in a family partnership service model, using strengths and family-centred approaches
• Providing evidence-based, trauma-informed parenting information and education material

A place to feel valued

You're an experienced family support practitioner who is truly passionate about maximising opportunities for children to develop and thrive. Your ability to think on your feet will see you find solutions to complex situations, and your experience in similar roles will see you able to hit the ground running. Your cultural knowledge will help you build strong connections with people from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. You have empathy, a 'can-do attitude' and most importantly, an infectious enthusiasm for your job.

This role requires:

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Health or allied areas (or significant relevant experience)
• Demonstrated experience in case management, working alongside families using partnership, strengths-based and family-centred approaches
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
• Understanding of the importance of the "early years" and the impact of trauma on child development

A place to belong

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• Generous award rate salary (Level 5.1 - currently $49.28 per hour, increasing in July) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum
• Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Internal deployment and secondment opportunities, and opportunities to progress within one of Australia's largest non-profits

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits. 

Does this sound like the place for you?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Position Description: Family Support Specialist - Family Restoration

For any queries about this position, please contact Sandy Brown, Team Leader, on 0438 546 251 or [email protected] using the subject line: Family Support Specialist - Family Restoration - Launceston enquiry via EthicalJobs. Information on the program and the team that the role works in can be found in our Program Profile.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected]. We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported - no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.