Your role:

The role involves the provision of an in-home family casework service, working in partnership with families with the aim of strengthening parenting capacity and family resilience.  The work involves taking steps to reduce risks to children's safety and wellbeing and that of other family members, as well as working with families to empower them to manage their life situation and to take charge of their lives, including having a positive engagement with their community. 

About you:          

• Experience or knowledge of Best Interest Principles as outlined within the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
• Family Services aims to support parents to ensure the social, emotional, educational, health and developmental needs for their children are met
• A good understanding of the social context of child abuse and neglect and experience in applying relevant theoretical approaches to deliver outcomes.
• Experience in active engagement of vulnerable children, youth and families and delivering a range of interventions to improve their outcomes
• Experience in conducting risk and needs assessments, and developing and implementing action plans
• Skills in case management, including developing community linkages
• A commitment to working with vulnerable children young people and families who have experienced trauma  

Qualifications:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline at degree level or diploma level with experience relevant to child welfare

What you need to know:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to $93,860 plus super.
• The salary is negotiable through the increments. 
• Office location: Frankston.
• We are the largest provider of children and families services in Victoria.
• Part time maximum term contract until June 28th 2024.
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health.
• Anglicare Victoria are leaders in the industry.
• Unrivalled career progression, professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience.
• Recognition as innovators.
• We have the Rainbow Tick.
• A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step:

For a Detailed Position Description please take a look here: IFS Position Description - Case Manager - Family Services

To apply for this position please click apply below which will take you to our careers portal. You will be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter that describes your motivation to apply for this role and any skills and experience as well as your passion for working with vulnerable families.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Kristy Reed Program Manager Family Services on 03 97816700 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Services Case Manager - Frankston / Rosebud enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. 

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.