Uniting Victoria and Tasmania – Narre Warren VIC
- Full Time Max term position until June 2027
- Increase fortnight take-home pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits!
- Based at Narre Warren
Your new role
The Family Services Restoring Families steam provides community-based support and case management for families with significant, enduring needs. It offers comprehensive, interdisciplinary in-home child and family support that are targeted and intensive.
This program work closely with Child Protection with referrals being received through Child Protection, Corrections, Youth Justice or a designated statewide coordinator (for 10-11-year-old children under the age of criminal responsibility engaging in high harm behaviour).
Your impact will include:
- Using evidence-based frameworks to create sustainable change for families.
- Leading a care team of multi-disciplinary support services to create safety for children.
- Safely supporting reunification when children are in out-of-home care.
- Preserve children in the family home through a range of therapeutic interventions and strategies that allow families to build capability and resilience
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 (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).
- Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.
- Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.
Your skills and experience
You will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Minimum tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or a related discipline is essential
You will also have:
- Demonstrate strong risk assessment and decision-making abilities
- Demonstrates the ability to balance multiple complex demands whilst maintaining high quality outcomes
- Consistently manages administration tasks in a timely manner.
- Strong knowledge of Best Interests Case Practice Model and CYFA 2005.
- Advanced understanding of child development, trauma and attachment.
View the position description here.
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.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
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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Lead Practitioner Family Services in Casey employer: Uniting Victoria and Tasmania
Uniting Victoria and Tasmania is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong focus on professional development, inclusive work culture, and a commitment to continuous improvement, employees are empowered to lead high-performing teams and drive positive change across Gippsland. Located in Sale, this role offers the unique advantage of working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation.
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