Our Brighter Futures strengthen families so children can live at home safely, free from abuse and neglect, and enjoy the best possible start to life. We deliver voluntary services to families at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system.Your new role:You will engage and support at risk families make different choices for their children. You will undertake an initial assessment of family strengths and needs, and develop case plans that build on the family’s resilience to enable them to overcome risks by using evidence informed practices, partnering with other services and supporting the family to shape their next chapter. Terms: 1 Maximum term full time position (covering maternity leave) available at our brand new office in Muswellbrook1 Permanent full time position available at Muswellbrook. We will cover relocation costs for the right candidate!Who’s the team?We are a team of Social Workers, Case Managers and Psychologists with a supportive Manager and regional Practice Support Manager.We are committed to high quality work, very welcoming and believe with the right support every parent has potential to make lasting life changes.Some 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 availableWhat you need to succeed?As an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager you will haveExperience identifying and addressing child protection concernsHolistic strengths based approach to achieve lasting change Capacity to engage with people from all walks of life including the local Aboriginal communityHigh level of professional accountability and integrity and a belief that every parent has potentialA relevant degree qualification and current driver’s licenseInterested? Apply online today!Call Fiona McGuinnes on 02 6542 7700 to discuss the role in more detail. Closing date 19 August 2018Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner.Position Profile 60000AUDAustralia - NSWNewcastle, Maitland & HunterMuswellbrook2333
