Child & Family Practitioner - Flexible, Impactful Casework

Life Without Barriers; Mackay Regional; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Vehicle provided + fuel card

Salary packaging up to 15900 AUD

Meal & entertainment benefits

Monthly RDO (optional)

Mobile phone and laptop

Learning and career development

Join a large national social-purpose

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is hiring a Child and Family Practitioner in Mackay for a permanent full-time role. You will provide high-quality case management and support to children and young people living in family-based care, working with foster carers, Child Safety and families to promote stable placements.

The role is based in Mackay with flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related discipline.
• Experience within child protection and/or out-of-home care.
• Trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality case management and support to children and young people in family-based care.
• Collaborate with foster carers, Child Safety, families and community stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support, supervision and guidance to Foster Carers through home visits and regular contact.
• Assist carers to implement case plans and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Develop and monitor risk assessments, cultural support plans, safety plans and behaviour support plans.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, foster care agreements and renewals.
• Contribute to a collaborative, child-focused team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Life Without Barriers is hiring a Child and Family Practitioner in Mackay for a permanent full-time role. You will provide high-quality case management and support to children and young people living in family-based care, working with foster carers, Child Safety and families to promote stable placements.

The role is based in Mackay with flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities.