Support Practitioner

Churches of Christ in Queensland; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a

Generous leave

Job summary

Churches of Christ in Queensland is seeking a dedicated Support Practitioner in Townsville to work with young people aged 15–25 across NSP/EPCS programs. You will support daily living, goal setting and personal growth within a collaborative care team.

Role requires a relevant degree, demonstrated child protection experience, and a current driver’s licence. Join a not-for-profit organisation serving thousands of Queensland families with a strong values-based culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in social work, psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in child protection, family support, or community services.
• Understanding of child protection legislation and out-of-home care frameworks.
• Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A current driver’s licence (P2 minimum) is required for the role.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Young People who receive a service from our NSP or EPCS programs.
• Your role will vary day to day and will be essential supporting young people with everyday life and goal setting for the future.
• You will have a daily impact in their lives, promote stability and encourage personal growth and learning for young people.
• Join a collaborative team of Support Practitioners, Support Specialists and onsite Team Leader dedicated to helping over 2,200 Queensland families to become happier, safer, healthier, and stronger through our intervention and support services supporting young people, carers, and families.

Skills

Strong assessment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

Cultural competence

Education

Degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

• Full-time hours, Award covered role, starting from $46.70/hr + allowances
• NFP Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a. plus, generous leave
• Work directly with Young People between the ages of 15 & 25.

Support Practitioner

• Townsville
• Full-time hours, Award covered role, starting from $46.70/hr + allowances
• Work directly with Young People between the ages of 15 & 25.

Support Practitioner - About the role

As a Support Practitioner, you will work directly with Young People who receive a service from our Next Step Plus (NSP) or Extended Post Care (EPCS) programs.

Your role will vary day to day and will be essential supporting young people with everyday life and goal setting for the future. You will have a daily impact in their lives, promote stability and encourage personal growth and learning for young people.

You will join a collaborative team of Support Practitioners, Support Specialists and onsite Team Leader dedicated to helping over 2,200 Queensland families to become happier, safer, healthier, and stronger through our intervention and support services supporting young people, carers, and families.

About you

You will be enthusiastic about the welfare of children and young people and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them.

You are known as being able to offer patience, trust, resilience, flexibility and humour and can easily build rapport with people.

You will really thrive on the day-to-day life of your people and bring a caring, positive confidence to the lives of young people.

You are organised and able to communicate with Young People and stakeholders and solve problems, and potential crisis management, as they come up.

You will bring to the role:

• Qualifications: Degree in social work, psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:Demonstrated experience in child protection, family support, or community services.
• Knowledge:Understanding of child protection legislation and out-of-home care frameworks.
• Skills:Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A current driver's licence (P2 minimum) is required for the role.
• Cultural Competence:Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Essential for the role.

Child Safety is everyone's responsibility. Our robust screening and recruitment processes help ensure we engage the right people to support children and young people. This role will require the following to be obtained before commencing:

• Possess a National Police Check,
• Working with Children (Blue Card),
• Licensed Care Service (Child Protection) or the ability to acquire.

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage.

Who we are – Churches of Christ

Churches of Christis one of Australia’s largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, delivering a range of care and community services across Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living, Foster and Kinship Care and, Housing Support for over 140 years.

We are guided by our values of Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Courage, and we welcome everyone, of all backgrounds and faiths, as we foster a diverse and inclusive community for our people.

Why Join Our Team

• Transformative leadership and a high performing team culture.
• Opportunities for career development, stretch assignments and progression.
• A growing nationalnot-for-profit organisation with purpose and community impact.
• Work in an inclusive, down to earth & welcoming culture.
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,549 which could be used for up to $15,900 (for common living expenses like rent, mortgage, school fees and many more) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.