Restoring Families Practitioner: Elevate Child & Family

FamilyCare; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals & entertainment packaging

Company vehicle

Professional development budget

Generous leave entitlements

ADO option

Health & wellness incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FamilyCare in Victoria seeks a Restoring Families Practitioner to support children and families at risk through intensive home visits and coordinated services. The role emphasizes autonomy, mentorship to colleagues, and evidence-informed, family-centred interventions within a multi-agency framework.

You will manage complex cases, maintain professional standards, and contribute to better child outcomes while working within organisational policies.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work, Family Therapy, Community Services, Psychology, or related qualifications.
• Minimum two years’ case management experience with infants, children, families at risk.
• Advanced knowledge of issues facing vulnerable families including child development, attachment, trauma and family violence.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation including Children Youth and Families Act 2005, Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and Child Safe Standards.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake casework using a case management approach.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with diverse communities.
• Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check and National Police Check; International Police Check if lived overseas.
• Valid Victorian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Work intensively with children and families, over multiple weekly visits with hours scaled by complexity.
• Provide flexible service delivery within Restoring Families program, including visits outside normal hours.
• Conduct in-home assessments identifying needs, strengths and risk in families and individuals.
• Focus on rehabilitation, reducing offending and strengthening community safety and engagement.
• Coordinate a strong team across social, health and justice services in a complex environment.

Skills

Case management

Child & family support

Trauma-informed practice

Interagency collaboration

Assessment & planning

Education

Diploma in Social Work or related

Job description

FamilyCare in Victoria seeks a Restoring Families Practitioner to support children and families at risk through intensive home visits and coordinated services. The role emphasizes autonomy, mentorship to colleagues, and evidence-informed, family-centred interventions within a multi-agency framework.

You will manage complex cases, maintain professional standards, and contribute to better child outcomes while working within organisational policies.