Out-of-Home Care Practitioner - Youth Support

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Novated Car Lease

6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount

Employee Discounts

Internal Job Board

Additional annual leave

Pastoral Care & EAP

Free annual Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a Practitioner – Out of Home Care in Hervey Bay to provide case management and holistic support to children and young people in residential care. The role focuses on education, life skills, emotional wellbeing, family connections and community participation, working with families, carers and stakeholders to create safe, stable environments.

This full-time position offers 38 hours per week at a pay rate of $53.42 per hour, plus additional employee

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Science or similar field

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management and ongoing support to children and young people in Out of Home Care.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individual case plans to achieve positive outcomes.
• Promote the physical, emotional, social and developmental wellbeing of children and young people.
• Support children and young people to participate in education, employment, training and age-appropriate recreational activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, carers, schools and other key stakeholders.
• Advocate for the needs, rights and best interests of children and young people.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential case notes, reports and client records in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external service providers to coordinate effective support and achieve case plan goals.
• Work in accordance with Anglicare Southern Queensland's values, policies, child protection legislation and best practice standards to deliver high-quality services.

Education

Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Human Services / Behavioural Science

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland is seeking a Practitioner – Out of Home Care in Hervey Bay to provide case management and holistic support to children and young people in residential care. The role focuses on education, life skills, emotional wellbeing, family connections and community participation, working with families, carers and stakeholders to create safe, stable environments.

This full-time position offers 38 hours per week at a pay rate of $53.42 per hour, plus additional employee