Residential Care Practitioner

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 144,648,000 - 154,291,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated car lease

6% Bupa health insurance discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland in Hervey Bay is seeking a Practitioner - Out of Home Care to provide case management and holistic support to children and young people in residential care. This full-time role involves collaborating with families, carers and stakeholders to create safe, nurturing environments where clients can thrive.

You will develop and review individual plans, support education and life skills, and promote emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Science or similar field.
• Current QLD Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Current Paid Blue Card.
• Current Licensed Care Service (LCS) or willing to apply.
• Willingness to travel within service region.

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 safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate, timely case notes, reports and client records as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external service providers to coordinate support.
• Work in line with Anglicare Southern Queensland values and child protection standards.

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Current Paid Blue Card

Current Licensed Care Service (LCS) or willing to apply

Tools

Vehicle for travel

Job description

About us

For over 150 years, Anglicare Southern Queensland has been walking alongside Queenslanders, offering care, support, and dignity to those who need it most. By providing a range of support services, including aged care, foster care, family support, homelessness services, youth support and counselling, our mission is to make a lasting impact by fostering hope, independence, and inclusion.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and care. Join our team today, and make a difference today, tomorrow and together. Be where you are needed. Belong right here.

About the Role

The overall purpose of the Practitioner - Out of Home Care is to provide case management to children or young people within residential care services or programs. As a Practitioner - Out of Home Care, you will provide case management and holistic support to children and young people in residential care, helping them achieve positive outcomes through education, life skills development, emotional wellbeing, family connections and community participation. Working collaboratively with families, carers and key stakeholders, you will play a vital role in creating safe, stable and nurturing environments where young people can thrive.

This is a full-time opportunity based in Hervey Bay working 38 hours per week.

Pay rate of $53.42 per hour plus additional employee benefits.

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.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Behavioural Science or similar field
• Current QLD Drivers' Licence & own reliable vehicle
• Current Paid Blue Card
• Current Licensed Care Service (LCS) or willing to apply
• Willingness to travel within service region
• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.