Empowering Family Support Practitioner

Kanda; Emerald; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Phone

Tablet

Ongoing supervision

Mentoring

Professional development

Job summary

Kanda is seeking a dedicated practitioner to support children, young people and families in Queensland. You will walk alongside families through challenging times, delivering high-quality, family-centred practice with the time and resources to build meaningful relationships.

You'll travel locally, engage with community partners and schools, and contribute to safer, more stable futures for children while benefiting from supervision and ongoing professional development provided by Kanda.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV, Diploma or Bachelor in Community Services, Youth Work or Social Work.
• Strong ability to engage with families using a respectful, strengths-based approach.
• Current Driver's licence and willingness to travel locally.
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid and CPR (current or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Help children, young people and families build confidence, skills and routines.
• Build trusted relationships to empower families.
• Work with Child Safety, schools and community partners to deliver coordinated support.
• Connect families with practical supports and services.
• Make a genuine difference through evidence-informed practice.

Skills

Engagement & communication

Driving licence

Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate IV / Diploma / Bachelor in Community Services / Youth Work / Social Work

Job description

Kanda is seeking a dedicated practitioner to support children, young people and families in Queensland. You will walk alongside families through challenging times, delivering high-quality, family-centred practice with the time and resources to build meaningful relationships.

You'll travel locally, engage with community partners and schools, and contribute to safer, more stable futures for children while benefiting from supervision and ongoing professional development provided by Kanda.