Family Services Practitioner

Uniting Vic.Tas; Croydon; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on community welfare in Croydon seeks a Family Services Practitioner for a full-time role until January 2027. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, consulting with Child Protection, and supporting families in their homes. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications, demonstrate experience in child welfare, and be committed to family-centered practice. The position offers salary packaging benefits and a range of employee support initiatives, making it a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits

Paid parental leave

Free counseling services

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent area.
• Demonstrated ability as a practitioner in child and family welfare.
• Understanding of the 'Best Interests' framework and CYFA 2005 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Arrange visits with families and build rapport.
• Conduct strengths and risk assessments.
• Consult with Child Protection regarding cases.

Skills

Tertiary qualification in Social Work

Experience in child and family welfare

Family-centered approach

Engagement skills with families

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

1 x Full Time Max term role until 22 January 2027

Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!

Based at Croydon

About the Program

The objective of family services is to promote the safety, stability and development of vulnerable children, young people and their families and to build child, family and community capacity and resilience.

Your new role

In a typical day, a Family Services Practitioner you might:

• Use a creative approach to arrange a visit with a reluctant new family
• Build rapport to carry out a strengths and risk assessment in the client’s home or child’s school
• Review with your supervisor plans to support a family’s goals
• Consult with Child Protection
• Discuss a difficult case with your team members in a Reflective Practice meeting

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 5 + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff!
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Our people are central - access leadership development.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent area
• Demonstrated ability as a practitioner in the child, youth and family welfare field
• A commitment to the family-centered approach, and the family strengthening and empowerment models of practice.
• An understanding of the ‘Best Interests’ framework and CYFA 2005 is desirable
• Ability to engage families and to provide outreach services, sometimes in a difficult or stressful context

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, please reach out to Rachelle Kennelly on 03 9724 2222 for a chat.

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. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, 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.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

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