Trauma-Informed Family Support Practitioner

CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Personal Leave (15 days)

Christmas leave (3 days)

Fitness Passport

EAP – counselling

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Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

CatholicCare Wollongong is seeking a Family Strengthening Practitioner to deliver high-quality casework for families facing complex challenges.

The role involves trauma-informed, culturally responsive, child-centered support through home visits, crisis response, and advocacy with external partners to promote child safety. The successful candidate will hold a Diploma in Social Work or related field and be prepared to travel across Macarthur and Wingecarribee.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or related field.
• Experience delivering intensive trauma-informed casework with families.
• Experience working with families experiencing child protection risk, domestic and family violence, mental health and complex needs.
• Understanding of child safety, trauma, mandatory reporting and family vulnerability.
• Strong engagement and relationship-building skills with ability to regulate emotions in complex situations.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel across Macarthur and Wingecarribee regions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality casework to families experiencing complex challenges.
• Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive and child-centred support through home visits and direct engagement.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders including DCJ, and advocate for families to access supports.
• Provide crisis response and adjust case plans to ensure child safety.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural responsiveness

Child-centered approach

Advocacy

Education

Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or related field

Job description

CatholicCare Wollongong is seeking a Family Strengthening Practitioner to deliver high-quality casework for families facing complex challenges.

The role involves trauma-informed, culturally responsive, child-centered support through home visits, crisis response, and advocacy with external partners to promote child safety. The successful candidate will hold a Diploma in Social Work or related field and be prepared to travel across Macarthur and Wingecarribee.