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Kinship Care First Supports Worker

Anglicare Victoria
  • Help change the immediate future of at risk children and young people
  • Join a well respected, supportive and friendly team environment
  • Fantastic part-time, 4 days pw, flexible hours position

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:

The Kinship First Support program and this position is responsible for undertaking the comprehensive part b assessment and provision of targeted family services support to carers,  children and young people residing in kinship care in the West. The role is aimed newly established Kinship placements and has a focus on needs assessment and enhancing the carers capacity and child/ren’s development, stability and safety.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need:  

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Specialist and/or related behavioural sciences at degree level with substantial experience; or associate diploma level with substantial experience in the relevant service stream, or less formal qualifications with specialised skills sufficient to perform at this level.
  • An ability to provide comprehensive assessment and support services in complex family circumstances where multiple service providers may be involved and/or there are complex family issues.
  • An understanding of the issues relating to the placement of children in alternative placement contexts and with child protection involvement.

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 West Region Kinship First Supports PT July 2020.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 Miriyana Domazetovska on 93967400 or at [email protected].

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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