Senior Child & Family Practitioner

Our Resilient Families Program provides intensive family support within the Child Protection system to strengthen families and decrease any risks to children, thus reducing the numbers of children entering Out of Home Care.The Benevolent Society is one of the first organisations in Australia to use a social benefit bond to fund intensive, in-home family support to families. We have much to celebrate about that time and are excited to be starting the next chapter of Resilient Families.  Your new role:As a Senior Social Worker/Case Worker, you will provide intensive support to families enabling children to live safely at home where there are significant complex vulnerabilities. You will provide intensive case management including in-home practical and therapeutic support from evidence informed, Resilience led approach. You will improve children’s wellbeing by strengthening family functioning and relationships.Terms: Maximum term full time position available at LiverpoolSome of the benefits we offerWe support you to work flexibly; from home, other hubs or flexible hours We set you up for success with a buddy, structured orientation & mobile toolsWe celebrate the best live moments; the small acts that make a difference within our teams and with our clientsSelf care is important; Monthly accrued day off & purchase additional leaveSalary packaging, meals and entertainment card and discount program availableNovated leases & pool cars availableAbout you:You will have a degree qualification, at least 3 years work experience in the Child Protection system and:Ability to actively engage high needs families using client-centered, strengths based approachesUnderstanding of current evidence based practice and intervention approaches for families and childrenHigh level written and verbal communication, it’s important to document our workExcellent relationship building skills and experience working with the local Aboriginal communitiesCurrent drivers license (pool cars are available so you don’t need to use your own vehicle)Interested? Apply online today!Call Glenys Kohunui on 0421 135 877  to discuss the role in more detail. Closing date 29 July 2018Internally this role is called a Senior Child & Family Practitioner.Position Profile 60000 AUD Australia - NSW Sydney South West & M5 Corridor Liverpool 2170