Support Practitioner

Churches of Christ in Queensland; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid / flexible working

Free on-site parking (Kenmore)

Job summary

Churches of Christ in Queensland is seeking a Support Practitioner to join our Children, Youth & Families team in Townsville. You will conduct comprehensive assessments for children, young people and families, develop individualised care plans, provide crisis support and advocate for access to services.

We require a degree in social work, psychology or related field, and experience in child protection or family support.

Qualifications

• Qualification in social work/psychology or equivalent experience.
• Experience in child protection, family support, or community services.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and out-of-home care frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Assessments: identify strengths, needs and risks.
• Individualised Care Planning: tailor care plans with clients and stakeholders.
• Crisis Intervention: provide timely support to ensure safety.
• Advocacy: help clients access necessary resources and services.
• Skill Development: facilitate parenting programs and workshops.
• Collaboration: coordinate with internal teams and external agencies.
• Documentation: maintain confidential records to standards.
• Cultural Sensitivity: ensure services are inclusive and respectful.

Skills

Assessments

Care planning

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Cultural safety

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., 5 weeks leave.
• Join our Children, Youth & Families team today.
• Full-time hours, Award covered role, starting from $46.70/hr + allowances
• NFP Salary packaging up to $18,549 p.a., 5 weeks leave.
• New role in our Children, Youth & Families team.
• Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people,foster and kinship carers and families?
• Do you have experience conducting assessments, providing crisis support, and developing care plans to transform lives across Queensland... read on!

This is a new opportunity for an experienced Support Practitionerto join our Children, Youth & Families team in Townsville area.

What You'll Do

• Comprehensive Assessments:Conduct thorough assessments of children, young people, and families to identify strengths, needs, and risks.
• Individualised Care Planning: Develop and implement tailored care plans in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
• Crisis Intervention:Provide timely support during crises to ensure safety and stability.
• Advocacy:Advocate for clients to access necessary resources and services.
• Skill Development:Facilitate evidence-based parenting programs and workshops.
• Collaboration:Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to coordinate care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential records in compliance with organisational standards.
• Cultural Sensitivity:Ensure services are culturally safe and inclusive, respecting the diverse backgrounds of clients.

What You'll Need

• 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.
• Cultural Competence:Ability to work effectively with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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 Christ is 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.
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements to support your work life balance.
• Free on-site parking + on-site café with staff discount (at the Kenmore head office).
• 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.

Position Type: Permanent

Location:Bribie Island North QLD, Australia

Employment Type:Casual

Churches of Christ acknowledges the traditional custodians of the different lands on which we live and work every day. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging for they hold the memories, traditions, cultures and hopes of First Nations People. We further acknowledge and recognise the resilience of First Nations People.

Contact our Churches of Christ Head Office

PO Box 508
Kenmore QLD 4069
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