Child & Family Practitioner — Make a Real Difference

UnitingCare Queensland; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Paid parental leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland seeks a Child and Family Practitioner to deliver holistic support to vulnerable children, young people and families within the Family Intervention Service in Ipswich. You’ll address needs of each family member, supporting those at risk of out-of-home care or reunification after care.

You will work with families in their homes, delivering practical and emotional support, enabling informed decisions about their future, with a focus on safety and family wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in a relevant human services discipline with experience.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Ability to deliver high-quality professional practice and achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Work intensively with families in their homes addressing child protection concerns.
• Provide practical and emotional support and counselling to families to inform future decisions.

Skills

Home visits

Counselling

Child protection

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland seeks a Child and Family Practitioner to deliver holistic support to vulnerable children, young people and families within the Family Intervention Service in Ipswich. You’ll address needs of each family member, supporting those at risk of out-of-home care or reunification after care.

You will work with families in their homes, delivering practical and emotional support, enabling informed decisions about their future, with a focus on safety and family wellbeing.