Lead Practitioner, Family Services – In-Home Support

Uniting Vic.Tas; Sale; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Annual leave purchase option

Parental leave up to 10 weeks

Public holiday opt-out option

Job summary

Uniting Vic.Tas in Sale, Victoria is seeking a committed social worker to support families through evidence-based in-home services. The role focuses on safeguarding children, coordinating a multidisciplinary team, and promoting reunification where appropriate.

The position requires tertiary qualifications in social work or related fields, with a focus on trauma, child development and Best Interests modelling.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with evidence-based programs and fidelity to models.
• Experience with families and children with significant, enduring needs.
• Knowledge of Best Interests Case Practice Model and CYFA 2005.
• Advanced understanding of child development, trauma and attachment.

Responsibilities

• Using evidence-based frameworks to create sustainable change for families.
• Leading a care team of multi-disciplinary support services to create safety for children.
• Safely supporting reunification when children are in out-of-home care.
• Preserve children in the family home through a range of therapeutic interventions and strategies that allow families to build capability and resilience

Skills

Evidence-based practice experience

Experience with families and children

Best Interests Case Practice Model

CYFA 2005 knowledge

Trauma and attachment understanding

Education

Social Work

Psychology

Welfare

Job description

Uniting Vic.Tas in Sale, Victoria is seeking a committed social worker to support families through evidence-based in-home services. The role focuses on safeguarding children, coordinating a multidisciplinary team, and promoting reunification where appropriate.

The position requires tertiary qualifications in social work or related fields, with a focus on trauma, child development and Best Interests modelling.