• Full time position based in East Maitland, NSW
• We are a flexible friendly organisation with part time hours considered
• Mobile tools provided; Laptop and phone to support you to work flexibly

Our Child & Family Services strengthens families so children can live at home safely, free from abuse and neglect, and enjoy the best possible start to life. We deliver voluntary services to families at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system.

Your new role:

You will engage and support families at risk make different choices for their children. You will undertake an initial assessment of family strengths and needs, and develop case plans that build on the family’s resilience to enable them to overcome risks. You will use evidence informed practices while partnering with other services to support the family to shape their next chapter.

What you need to succeed?

As an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager you will have

• A relevant degree qualification
• Current driver’s license
• 2+ years experience identifying and addressing child protection concerns
• Holistic strengths based approach to achieve lasting change
• Capacity to engage with people from all walks of life including the local Aboriginal community
• High level of motivation, professional accountability, integrity and a belief that every parent has potential

Our Benefits:

• Salary Benefits - Salary package $15,900 pa + $2,650 meals and entertainment card + discount program and package vehicles!
• Work/Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements including part time hours
• Recognition and Reward - Long service leave after 5 years + purchase 2 weeks additional leave per year
• Wellness- 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees + fitness passport
• Job Security- Ongoing learning, training and career progression opportunities

Interested? Apply online today!

Call Robyn O'dell on 0447 539 735 to discuss the role in more detail.

Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner.

TBS is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities and people we support and advocate for. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of all ages, identity and abilities. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role. The Benevolent Society supports vaccination as the best way to keep our clients, communities, volunteers and employees safe from COVID-19. Vaccination for COVID-19 is a condition of employment and volunteering.

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