AddressHelping Families Find Solutions
Welcome to FamilyCare! We are dedicated to enhancing the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities by fostering strengths and optimism. At our organisation, we prioritise the core FamilyCare values that inspire our caring and compassionate staff in all their endeavours. We believe in empowering our employees by offering continuous growth and upskilling opportunities to ensure their success and fulfilment in making a positive impact.
We now have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Child and Family Practitioner - Family Violence Focus to join our team. This position is based at our Shepparton office.
How You’ll Make a Difference
Child and Family services work with families where there are children up to the age of 18, supporting families with the wellbeing and development of children. We utilise a strength-based approach in supporting families to achieve their goals and work in alignment with the best interest’s framework.
This role will predominantly engage with families where Family Violence is the primary presenting issue in the Child and Family context. The successful applicant will work with both historical Family Violence, with a focus on recovery and therapeutic strategies and current Family Violence, with a focus on risk and safety planning.
For a more detailed understanding of the key responsibility areas for this role, click here to view the Position Description. If you are using SEEK and not able to view the link, click Apply to view the Position Description.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Suitable tertiary qualifications and experience in social welfare practice and a strong understanding of evidence-based practice in working within Family Violence.
- An understanding of the MARAM and information sharing schemes, FVISS and CISS.
- Knowledge of the Safe and Together framework is preferred.
- An understanding of the issues related to families, children and adolescents in the areas of family functioning, parent/child relationships and Child and adolescent development.
- Strong knowledge of the local Family Violence service sector to support referrals and collaborative practice.
- Strong engagement and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Willingness to obtain a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencing employment with us. If you have spent over 12 months overseas in the last 10 years, you will also be required to undergo an International Police Check or present evidence of a satisfactory check.
- Valid Victorian Driver Licence.
- Minimum 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine.
A Rewarding Role - In More Ways Than One
In addition to a competitive salary of $73,942 - $99,156 (depending on qualifications and experience), you will be rewarded for your important work with:
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay by up to $16,000 p.a.
- Meals and entertainment packaging up to $2,500 p.a.
- Access to company vehicle for work related travel
- Generous professional development options to help you broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us, including a dedicated training budget
- 4 weeks annual leave + 3 extra days leave between Christmas and New Year
- 12 days sick leave during first year of employment, which extends up to 21 days after 3 years with FamilyCare
- Accrued Day Off (option if full-time) to help you enjoy a healthy work/life balance
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
If you would like further information about this position, please contact Amy Jones, Manager Flood Recovery & Family Violence on mobile: 0409 104 ***.
To be considered for this role, applications must submit a cover letter, resume and a written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description.
Applications close Sunday 14 July 2024.
FamilyCare is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQIA+ communities to apply.
Looking to take the next step in your social work career? Apply now!
