Integrated Family Services Senior Wellbeing PractitionerUniting Victoria and Tasmania – Horsham VIC
As a Senior Wellbeing Practitioner in our Family Services team, you will work in partnership with services such as Early Childhood, Primary Schools, Maternal and Child Health and hospitals to understand and effectively respond to the emerging needs of vulnerable families who require early help. The Early Help program aims to support children to thrive and reduce the need for intensive family services and statutory intervention.
You will provide evidence-based, inclusive assistance to families to support the wellbeing and development of their children from birth to 18 years. As a Senior Practitioner, you will also provide expert advice and guidance to other Family Services team members.
What's on offer In addition to base salary plus superannuation, you'll also receive 17.5% leave loadingIncrease your take home pay by accessing up to $15,900 salary packaging benefitsUp to 10 weeks paid parental leave10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early LearningAbout you The ideal candidate will have:
A Diploma/Bachelor level qualification in Social Work or Psychology or related discipline OR willingness to study further and transferable experiencePrevious experience working in the child and family welfare sector, particularly with complex vulnerable familiesUnderstanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and Best Interests FrameworkSound understanding of family and parenting issues, especially in the context of child protective concernsKnowledge of practices to engage and assure the cultural safety of clients from a diverse range of backgrounds, including those from an Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or CALD background, or the LGBTI communityHow to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest and we'll be in touch shortly. We'll be reviewing applications as they come through as we're keen to engage with someone.
Please note, interviews may commence prior to application's closing.
If you have questions about the opportunity, please contact Mikahl Miles, Acting Senior Manager Child Youth & Family on (03) 5362 2***.
About Uniting At Uniting, we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. Employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
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