Child & Family Practitioner — Trauma-Informed Kinship Care

Leighton Asia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Reflective supervision

Professional development opportunities

RDO + Tool of Trade vehicle

Salary packaging

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Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a passionate Child & Family Practitioner for our Unley, SA office. The role focuses on skilled casework, assessments, and placing children and young people in safe, stable family-based environments with relatives or significant carers.

You will collaborate with carers, families and government agencies to develop and implement individualised care plans prioritising safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing, while applying trauma-informed CARE coaching to carers.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualifications with eligibility for membership of the AASW and/or a Bachelor of Psychology or other relevant qualification (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Services or similar (essential)
• Safe Environments Certificate within 3 years (must be obtained prior to commencement)
• Significant experience within the child protection or Out of Home Care sector
• Experience undertaking child-focused assessments and carer assessments
• Experience with strength-based and culturally responsive approaches
• Understanding of trauma, attachment and impacts of abuse and neglect on children and young people
• Strong analytical, problem solving and case management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Undertake child-focused casework practice including assessment, case planning, implementation and review in partnership with government agencies, carers, children, families and key stakeholders
• Support the development and sustainability of Kinship and Foster Care placements that promote stability and positive outcomes for children and young people
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to Kinship and Foster Carers through home visits, reflective practice and telephone support
• Mentor carers to understand trauma, attachment and complex behaviours using the CARE model framework
• Facilitate placement transitions and support carers and children during introductions and placement changes
• Complete carer assessments including provisional, renewal and review assessments
• Support carers to actively participate in the case planning process and implement agreed strategies within care plans
• Develop and monitor risk assessments, safety plans, cultural support plans and behavioural support strategies
• Maintain accurate and compliant records including case notes, care renewals, assessments and documentation within the CIRTS database
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and uphold Life Without Barriers’ CARE model and practice framework

Skills

Analytical skills

Case management

Communication skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Services

Social Work degree / Bachelor of Psychology (desirable)

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a passionate Child & Family Practitioner for our Unley, SA office. The role focuses on skilled casework, assessments, and placing children and young people in safe, stable family-based environments with relatives or significant carers.

You will collaborate with carers, families and government agencies to develop and implement individualised care plans prioritising safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing, while applying trauma-informed CARE coaching to carers.