Child Wellbeing Practitioner

FamilyCare; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Meals and entertainment packaging

Company vehicles for work

Professional development budget

Generous leave entitlements

Accrued Day Off option

Health and wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FamilyCare in regional Victoria is seeking two full-time Child Wellbeing Practitioners (one permanent and one fixed-term to 30 June 2027) to join The Orange Door team. The role rotates between the Assessment and Planning team and the Screening, Identification and Triage team, focusing on the wellbeing of children, young people and families.

You will receive referrals, support risk assessment and planning, provide specialist guidance to agencies, maintain records and promote community awareness

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification required or working towards MMQ.
• If working towards MMQ, a tertiary qualification (minimum Diploma) in Social Work, Family Therapy, Community Services, Psychology or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process referrals to The Orange Door with privacy and confidentiality.
• Liaise with The Orange Door Practice Leaders to support risk assessment and planning.
• Provide specialist consultation to other agencies to assist services for children, young people and families.
• Maintain accurate client records and service data.
• Align family violence risk assessment with the MARAM Framework.
• Develop relationships with funding bodies, service providers and stakeholders.
• Increase community awareness of issues and available support services.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification

Diploma in Social Work / Family Services / Psychology or equivalent (provisional/MMQ pathway)

Job description

FamilyCare is one of regional Victoria's largest and most progressive community service organisations, operating across Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Murrindindi, Strathbogie, and Moira. As one of the leading providers of child and family services in the region, including disability support, NDIS coordination, carer programs and emergency recovery, FamilyCare is deeply committed to improving outcomes for victim survivors and their children. We are also strongly focused on supporting older community members, and people with disabilities to live well and remain connected to their communities.

We foster a positive, empowering culture that supports strong leadership, professional growth, and improved outcomes for the people, clients and communities that we serve.

Recruiting for two full-time positions, one permanent and one fixed term to 30 June 2027.

About the Role

The Child Wellbeing Team provides a specialist focus within the Goulburn Support and Safety Hub (The Orange Door) on the wellbeing and development of children, young people and their families through:

• Actively focusing on the best interests of children and young people at all times
• Assessments that include parents/carers and the whole family
• Working with men as fathers/partners
• Interventions that consider children and young people as individuals in their own right, and take into consideration their opinions and wishes
• Early help for children, parents and families to support wellbeing, stability, development and safety
• Providing a point of contact for secondary consultation, advice and information

The Child Wellbeing Practitioner rotates between the Assessment and Planning team and the Screening, Identification and Triage team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receive and process all referrals to The Orange Door while maintaining client privacy and confidentiality in accordance with legislation, policy and good practice
• Liaise with The Orange Door Practice Leaders to support risk assessment and planning including with the Aboriginal Services Practice Leader, Advanced Family Violence Practice Leader, Integrated Practice Leader and Senior Child Protection Practitioner
• Provide specialist consultation to other community agencies and professionals to assist their ability to deliver services to children, young people and families
• Maintain accurate client records and service data as required
• Align family violence risk assessment and management practice with the MARAM Framework
• Develop a strong and supportive mutual relationship with funding bodies, service providers and other key stakeholders
• Increase community awareness regarding issues affecting families and available support services through the provision of information, education and advocacy

For a more detailed understanding of the key responsibility areas, click here to view the Position Description (if you are using SEEK, click Apply to be taken to our Career Portal where you can view the link).

For a confidential conversation and any questions, please contact Allan Mitchell, Program Manager, The Orange Door and Emergency Recovery Support Program, on 0460 818 ***.

• This role is subject to the Victorian State Government'sMandatory Minimum Qualifications (MMQ) Policy. Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualification, or, be working towards meeting this requirement.
• If working towards meeting the MMQ, applicants must presently hold a tertiary qualification (minimum Diploma) in Social Work, Family Therapy, Community Services, Psychology or other relevant qualifications.
• Sound knowledge of the issues facing vulnerable families and relevant theoretical practice frameworks including child development, trauma and attachment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Child Protection and Family Services sector and commitment to relevant legislation including the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005, the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and Child Safe Standards
• Demonstrated experience and skills in the provision of information and advice, intake, referral, counselling, casework and consultation including the completion of detailed / complex child & family assessments, including child/youth risk assessments
• Willingness to obtain a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencing employment with us. If you have spent over 12 months overseas in the last 10 years, you will also be required to undergo an International Police Check or present evidence of a satisfactory check
• Valid VictorianDriver Licence

Why Join FamilyCare?

At FamilyCare, we value our people and their wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary in line with the SCHADS Award Levels 3 - 4(dependent on qualifications, skills, and experience) plus superannuation, you will enjoy a range of valuable benefits including:

• Salary packaging benefit options available up to $15,900 p.a.
• Meals and entertainment packaging options available up to $2,650 p.a.
• Access to company vehicles for work related travel
• Generous professional development opportunities, including a dedicated training budget
• Generous leave entitlements
• Accrued Day Off option for a healthy work-life balance (option for full-time employees)
• Ongoing health and wellness incentives
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

FamilyCare is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQIA+ communities to apply.