Senior Child Protection Practitioner, Loddon Area

Dffh Child Protection Practitioner; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commencement salary $116,413–$128,631

Annual leave 20 days

Personal/carers leave 15 days

Regional retention allowance $2,500

Flexible start/finish times

Annual clothing allowance $650

Job summary

DFFH seeks a Senior Child Protection Practitioner in the Loddon Area. This role involves supervising team members, managing caseloads with supervisory responsibilities, and travel including in-country regions.

A valid driver’s license and WWCC are required; overnight work and flexible hours may be necessary to ensure child wellbeing. Commencement salary ranges from $116,413 to $128,631 per annum plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' work experience in child protection and/or child, youth and family welfare.
• Hold or obtain a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• A valid driver's license (learner's permit not acceptable).
• Preferred candidates will have a social work, welfare, psychology related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist others to reflect on interpersonal interactions, encouraging self-reflection to enhance relationships and communication.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the team, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Develop and coach others in their understanding of risk assessment and analysis.
• Provide case planning advice, guidance and support to others; directly supports and inputs into cases where there is unacceptable risk.
• Lead planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements.

Skills

Social work

Case planning

Supervisory skills

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Senior Child Protection Practitioner roles in Loddon Area: To be an effective Senior Child Protection Practitioner, you will have a strong sense of social justice and understand that families are complex, with their own unique histories. Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with the Team Manager to strengthen case practice, provide effective service delivery and to support other practitioners in the development of plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people. At the CPP5.1 Senior Practitioner level, you will supervise team members in daily tasks through a structured and supportive learning program. This role will hold a caseload commensurate with supervisory responsibilities. The transportation of children is a requirement of this role, as such a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel, including in country regions is essential. There may be the requirement to work overnight and, travel in evenings and early mornings. On occasions, additional hours may be required to ensure the wellbeing of children. Department vehicles are used to support this role.

Key responsibilities for Senior Child Protection Practitioner, include:

• assist others to reflect on interpersonal interactions, encouraging self-reflection to enhance relationships and communication
• establish and maintain strong relationships with the team, colleagues and other stakeholders
• develop and coach others in their understanding of risk assessment and analysis
• provide case planning advice, guidance and support to others; directly supports and inputs into cases where there is unacceptable risk
• lead planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements Click here to access the Position Description, (option to download to word available)

Benefits:

• Commencement Salary of $116,413 to $128,631 per annum (plus superannuation)
• Access to free Child protection wellbeing program (CPWP) and child protection health program (CPHP) designed to support the wellbeing of child protection staff
• Generous leave provisions, 20 days of annual leave, 15 days of personal/carers leave, an extra 5 days of additional leave after 12 months of service
• Child Protection Practice Induction Program delivered over 5 weeks, to equip new starts with the necessary practice knowledge and skills
• Regional benefits, retention allowance of $2,500 for child protection practitioners that live in certain regional locations. Find out more here Regional Benefits
• Flexibility work arrangements, flexible start and finish times, condensed working arrangements, part-time options and more
• An annual clothing allowance of $650

DFFH welcomes applications from suitably qualified temporary visa holders. Successful candidates may be eligible for employer sponsorship under SID482 visa. More information at Child protection jobs - Child protection jobs – international recruitment | vic.gov.au

Skills and experience required:

• Preferred candidates will have a social work, welfare, psychology related qualification and/or relevant experience. Read more about our qualification requirements
• 4+ years' work experience in child protection and/or child, youth and family welfare. Read more about Child protection jobs - requirements and eligibility | vic.gov.au
• A valid driver's license (learner's permit not acceptable)
• Hold or obtain a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Important Information:

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position. Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required. Successful candidates are required to attend 5 week mandatory practice induction program. If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format, please contact us.