About us:
At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.
About the role:
The overall purpose of the Practitioner, Secondary Family Support is to provide a support service to vulnerable families experiencing challenges in caring for their children. Practitioners will provide practical and therapeutic assistance to families so their children can remain safely in the family home. The participants of this program a referred from various difference streams.
This is a Permanent Full-Time role working 76 hours per fortnight based at our Gympie service.
Responsibilities:
Build strong relationships with parents and children to enhance service delivery.Collaborate with Indigenous agencies to establish a supportive community network for families.Teach practical skills to parents to improve home environment safety and stability.Assess, plan, and deliver child-focused services considering protective and risk factors, guiding families towards a safe home environment.Foster a collaborative work environment for staff.Effective, clear, and consistent communication with parents, families, and stakeholders.Maintain comprehensive record keeping for quality assurance.Stay updated on current research and practices in family intervention.
Qualifications, Credentials And Other Requirements
Degree in Health, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar (Desirable)Current National Police CheckCurrent Blue CardCurrent Licenced Care Service (LCS)Current Queensland Driver LicenceAbility and willingness to travel within the service region.Ability and willingness to work outside of standard business hours and provide on-call support as required.
About You:
Proven experience in professional case work involving children, families, and perpetrators of family violence.Exceptional communication skills, adept at engaging children and families in decision-making, conflict resolution, crisis management, and safety planning.Knowledge of child protection frameworks, including the Child Protection Act (1999), and awareness of current issues in child protection.Cultural competence, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Background in family support work encompassing various challenges such as family violence, mental health issues, parenting difficulties, disabilities affecting children or parents, substance misuse, and community isolation.Proficiency in complex documentation, including case planning and family assessment reports spanning multiple agencies.Strong computer literacy, including intermediate proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Why Join Anglicare?
Join a respected Not for Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.) Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.Free annual Flu vaccinations.
Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.
What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.
We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information, please Shelli Robins on 0429 859 344
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview candidates and close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is selected.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position.
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