Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 2nd May 2022
Our Child & Family Services strengthen 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.
You will engage and support at risk families 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 by using evidence informed practices, partnering with other services and supporting the family to shape their next chapter.
As a senior practitioner you will work collaboratively with the management team to promote best practice within the team. Whilst you will hold your own caseload, you will have the opportunity to share on your practice, deliver case consultation, promote the Resilient Practice Framework and a culturally sensitive approach. You will also deliver training and coaching across teams as needed.
Terms: 12 months Max Term Contract (full time) based in Hurstville, NSW.
You will work with a multidisciplinary team and a supportive, encouraging Manager.
We are committed to high quality work, very welcoming and put the child/young person at the centre of everything we do.
As an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager (5+ years) you will have
*Internally this role is called a Senior Practitioner.
Call Melina on 0435 273 685 to discuss the role further.
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.