Child & Family Practitioner: Casework & Carer Support

Life Without Barriers; Launceston; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision and professional dev't

RDO

Employee benefits

Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a dedicated Child & Family Practitioner to deliver high-quality casework and supervision for children and young people in family-based care, including foster and kinship carers. The role emphasizes safety, wellbeing and cultural needs, with hybrid work from Rocherlea and full-time permanent employment.

You will collaborate with carers, families, government agencies and partners to develop, implement and review individualized care plans and ensure placement

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Experience in child protection or out-of-home care is preferred.
• Experience working with children, families and carers using a strength-based, culturally responsive approach.
• Ability to operate in a dispersed multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake child-focused casework, including assessment and planning with stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster and kinship carers, including home visits.
• Develop and review Cultural Support Plans with carers and families.
• Support carers in case planning and implementing strategies.
• Complete risk assessments, safety and behavioral plans and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes in CIRTS database.
• Contribute to a collaborative team while upholding CARE model.

Skills

Strong communication

Cultural responsiveness

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Degree in Social Work / Psychology / related field

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a dedicated Child & Family Practitioner to deliver high-quality casework and supervision for children and young people in family-based care, including foster and kinship carers. The role emphasizes safety, wellbeing and cultural needs, with hybrid work from Rocherlea and full-time permanent employment.

You will collaborate with carers, families, government agencies and partners to develop, implement and review individualized care plans and ensure placement