Families Together Practitioner - Home-Based Support

The Benevolent Society; Muswellbrook Shire Council; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Job summary

The Benevolent Society is seeking a Child & Family Practitioner for the Families Together program in Muswellbrook. You will deliver home-based, trauma-informed support to families to keep children safe, connected and thriving, through regular visits and collaborative planning.

You will build genuine relationships, conduct thoughtful assessments, and coordinate practical supports while working in a culturally respectful and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or related field (Diploma or higher).
• Experience delivering intensive casework with vulnerable children and families.
• Trauma-informed practice and child safety/risk assessment.
• Strong communication and engagement, culturally safe practice.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and NSW Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based intervention with regular family visits.
• Assess family strengths, needs and risks; develop family-led plans.
• Deliver practical, evidence-informed interventions including parenting support.
• Maintain documentation and collaborate with families and partner services.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Trauma-informed practice

Collaboration

Education

Social Work

Psychology

Community Services

Job description

The Benevolent Society is seeking a Child & Family Practitioner for the Families Together program in Muswellbrook. You will deliver home-based, trauma-informed support to families to keep children safe, connected and thriving, through regular visits and collaborative planning.

You will build genuine relationships, conduct thoughtful assessments, and coordinate practical supports while working in a culturally respectful and supportive team environment.