• Work intensively with families at the point of crisis (8 hours per week face to face)
• Program delivery requires innovative new ways of thinking
• We need high caliber practitioners with a depth of expertise

The Program:

Rapid Response (click for more info) is an evidence-based program that aims to prevent out of home care placements through intensive support. We provide the response within 24 hours of referral and work with the family for around 4 weeks.

A safety-focused plan is developed with child protection and the family, and provides intensive, in-home support to address the crisis and immediate needs identified. You will focus on addressing the protective concerns utilising a strengths-based approach that incorporates coaching and role modelling to build on parental strengths, skills, knowledge and resources to increase the levels of safety within the home.

Your role as a senior family services practitioner:

• High level assessments
• Solutions focused, you need to leverage the families strengths
• Create trust, develop open and transparent communication
• 10-15 hours per week per family with 8 hours face to face in home work
• Address child protection concerns, liaise with DFFH through regular meetings
• Challenge families respectfully to stabilise crises

What makes this such a great role for you:

• The model is evidence based, it has a high rate of success.
• It might be fixed term but you will develop and hone your skills as well as open up further opportunities at the states leading provider.
• You get a salary starting at $102,554.40 plus super this is negotiable up to $107,079
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHCADS award level 6.
• A fixed term position covering a period up until 31st July 2024.
• Work from our great office space in Bendigo.
• Quality supervision and feedback on your practice.
• Access to pool cars.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• We have a Rainbow tick and DCA accreditation, so our inclusive culture is not only demonstrated but also recognised.

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:

We require someone for an immediate start so will interview as applications are received.

The next bit is easy, click 'Apply Now' below and submit your resume with a cover letter that describes your passion for working with vulnerable children, young people and families.

To learn more about the role a full Position Description is available here: Position Description - Practitioner (AVAW P FPR RR 2021V1) (4) (2).pdf

The advert is only meant to be an overview. For further enquiries please contact Paul Ridley, Recruitment Team on 03 9412 6078 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Family Services Practitioner - Rapid Response - Bendigo 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.