Senior Lead Practitioner, Family Services (Max Term)

Uniting Vic.Tas; Cannons Creek; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal entertainment benefit $2,650

Purchase Leave

Parental leave up to 10 weeks

Leave loading 17.5%

Public holiday opt in/out

Job summary

Uniting Vic.Tas is seeking a Senior Lead Practitioner Family Services in Cranbourne to provide evidence-based interventions and lead a team delivering family support to children, youth and families. You will promote safety, stability and development, drawing on Uniting's Therapeutic Model of Care (TMoC) and Best Interests practices.

You will partner with Team Leaders to coach Lead Practitioners and coordinate referrals from The Orange Door, ensuring timely, person-centred support across Victoria

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential.
• Experience with vulnerable families and adolescents.
• Strong knowledge of Best Interests Case Practice Model and CYFA 2005.
• Advanced understanding of child development, trauma and attachment.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed interventions aligned with the family’s needs and Uniting’s Therapeutic Model of Care (TMoC).
• Support and live coach Lead Practitioners in collaboration with Team Leaders.
• Deliver family services to assist children, young people and families facing challenges.

Skills

Child welfare

Coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/related field

Tools

CYFA 2005 knowledge

Job description

Uniting Vic.Tas is seeking a Senior Lead Practitioner Family Services in Cranbourne to provide evidence-based interventions and lead a team delivering family support to children, youth and families. You will promote safety, stability and development, drawing on Uniting's Therapeutic Model of Care (TMoC) and Best Interests practices.

You will partner with Team Leaders to coach Lead Practitioners and coordinate referrals from The Orange Door, ensuring timely, person-centred support across Victoria