Senior Practitioner - Child Protection
Senior Practitioner - Child Protection
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$ 110000 - 115000
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Job Description
Full time role based on Biddegal country in Hurstville
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Flexible Friendly organisation WFH options available
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent nonreligious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
Become a valued Senior within our Intensive Family Preservation Program which strengthens families so children can live at home safely free from abuse and neglect and enjoy the best possible start to life. The program works with families with children with complex vulnerabilities and/or risk of removal or who have been restored to family. As a senior member of the broader team you will be sought out for advice and support whilst holding a smaller caseload yourself.
Duties
As a Senior Case Manageryou will:
Collaborate with the other Senior Child & Family Practitioners to deliver monthly coaching to the entire Child and Family Practitioners team in the Central Sydney Family Preservation Program.
Coach and Support Child and Family Practitioners in performing their role in this program; assisting them in preparation for visits and delivery of the service especially with the management of more complex cases including support at visits meetings and to resolve more challenging situations
Support the leadership team with program and process development review and implementation
Provide high quality strength based early intervention to families with a range of complex needs.
Attend review meetings case conferences worker meeting and consultation meetings and ensure appropriate documentation is kept
Ability and desire to step up to coordinate and manage the team in the absence of your Team Leader
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
Salary Benefits You can package up to $15900 pa of your pretax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
Motor Vehicle Packaging Options to suit your lifestyle.
Work/Life Balance Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office options and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a fulltime employee.
Recognition and Reward Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
Wellness Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
Professional Development We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
We want you to be successful in your new role! This means as an experienced Social Worker Psychologist Case Worker or Case Manager you will have
Minimum 5 years Experience in Child Protection (or relevant field) with a trauma informed approach essential.
Strong track record identifying and addressingchild protection concerns and engaging resistant clients.
High level of professional accountability and desire to proactively shape your future development.
Holistic strengthsbased approach to achieve lasting change with clients from all walks of life.
Capacity to mentor and support colleagues to improve practice outcomes.
Confidence to facilitate regular monthly group coaching sessions.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Apply today with your current CV and 1page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Have a question Contact Farizeh on 0 for a friendly confidential chat.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
