Child & Family Practitioner. Permanent Full Time - Rocherlea

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

• Supportive leadership, reflective supervision and professional development opportunities
• Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
• Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More!

At Life Without Barriers, we’re all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive.

Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures. From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we’re here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Role: Child & Family Practitioner

Location: Rocherlea with hybrid work from home flexibility.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

We are expanding our services and are looking for a dedicated and experienced Child & Family Practitioner to join our team. In this role, you will deliver high quality casework, support and supervision to children and young people in family-based care, including Foster and Kinship Care.

You will work closely with carers, children and young people, government agencies and community partners to develop, implement and review individualised care plans.

The role is vital in promoting placement stability and prioritising the safety, wellbeing and cultural needs of children and young people in care.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers and our services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake child-focused casework practice, including assessment and case planning, in collaboration with government agencies, carers, children, families and key stakeholders
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster and Kinship Carers, including home visits and telephone support
• Support the development, implementation and review of Cultural Support Plans
• Assist carers to actively participate in the case planning process and implement agreed strategies
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments, safety plans, behavioural support plans and documentation are completed and maintained
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant records, including carer renewals, foster care agreements and case notes within the CIRTS database
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and uphold Life Without Barriers’ CARE model and practice framework

Skills & Experience

• A recognised Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology or a related human services field
• Demonstrated experience within child protection ideally within an out of home care environment, and/or supporting foster and kinship carers
• Experience working with children, families and carers using a strength-based, culturally responsive approach
• Ability to work within a cohesive, but geographically dispersed multidisciplinary team
• High level written and verbal communication skills, including case documentation
• Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural frameworks and practice
• A current, unrestricted driver’s licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, and TAS Working with Vulnerable People check.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 13th September 2026.

Advertised: 28 Aug 2026 Tasmania Standard Time

Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 23:55 Tasmania Standard Time