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Family Services Practitioner - Bendigo

Anglicare Victoria
  • Professional Development opportunities available
  • Changing the immediate future of at risk children and families
  • Ongoing support and guidance

About Us:

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on three guiding pillars, Prevent, Protect, Empower. We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

The Position:

Child and Family Services in the St Luke’s Region consist of a range of programs that provide support to families who have dependent children 0-18 years and experience vulnerability. These services include; Family Services, Changing Futures and placement prevention programs such as parenting Assessment & Skills Development Service, Stronger Families and Families First.

The aim of Child and Family Services is to provide quality, flexible in-home and community interventions; ranging in intensity. Service and support is goal orientated and outcome focused. The family worker will work collaboratively with the family in a child-centred, family focused way. Supporting families to address the changes that may need to occur for their children to be safe at home

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:

  1. A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and / or related behavioural sciences at a degree level or associated diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream.
  2. Resilience to work with and support clients who have been exposed to trauma.
  3. Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive safety and wellbeing assessments and work within the Best Interest Principles ‘ as outlined within the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005.
  4. Sound understanding of the Child Protection and welfare system, and experience in collaboration with a range of professionals in a care team approach.
  5. Excellent written and verbal communication, time management and organisational skills.

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.

How to Apply:

Detailed Position Description Download File Family Services Practitioner PD -Oct2020 Fixed term.pdf

To apply for this position you will need to complete the online application. You will be requested to attach your resume and your responses to the Key Selection Criteria as separate documents.

For further enquiries contact Lisa Bromilow on (03) 5440 1100.

We would encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis. If we identify suitable applicants prior to the posted closing date of the advert we may close the position early.

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.

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