Support Practitioner

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Make a difference in the lives of young people.

Blend your calling, experience, and wisdom into this vocational role.

Join an organisation that truly makes a difference.

Support Practitioner - Churches of ChristAbout the role

You are passionate about the welfare of children and achieving the best outcomes for them. You have the ability to establish and build rapport easily, and are naturally caring and positive.

This role involves working with people, thriving on daily interactions. Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

The Support Practitioner provides high-level support to children, young people, foster and kinship carers, and families, primarily of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

You will be an integral part of the Children, Youth and Families group, supporting activities aligned with the organisation's mission and values.

Key responsibilities
  • Screening, intake, and placement processes for children and young people with foster and kinship care families.
  • Utilize assessment, crisis, and short-term intervention skills; report issues to management.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and care arrangements to meet individual needs.
  • Deliver evidence-based parenting programs and collaborate with community agencies.
  • Coordinate recruitment and support for carers.
  • Generate assessment reports and facilitate foster care approval processes.
  • Manage case planning and support integration of joint case management; maintain accurate records.
  • Provide direct in-home and flexible support services, including after-hours and on-call support; negotiate intervention plans and provide referrals.
  • Work sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to provide culturally inclusive services and achieve sustainable outcomes.
About you

You are passionate about children's welfare and have excellent rapport-building skills. You thrive on daily interactions and communicate well with diverse stakeholders.

Your qualifications should include:

  • A degree in social work, psychology, social sciences, or related discipline, or equivalent experience (minimum Certificate III Community Services).
  • At least one year of experience working with children, young people, and families in child protection or community services.
  • Knowledge of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including the Child Protection Act 1999.
  • Ability to complete assessments for care.
  • Experience working with First Nations people.
  • Understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012 and Child Protection Act 1999.
  • Knowledge of child development and trauma theory.
  • A current driver's license – P2 minimum.
Employee Benefits

As a not-for-profit, employees can package up to $15,900 p.a. of taxable income for expenses like mortgage payments, vehicles, insurance, and entertainment. Benefits include:

  • Flexible working environment
  • Five weeks of annual leave, with options to purchase more
  • Career development opportunities
  • Study assistance
  • Onsite parking
  • Discounts through retail partners

Learn about salary sacrifice options here.

To apply

Click the Apply Button. For more information, contact Candice Francis, Talent Acquisition Partner, at

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applications will be assessed as received.

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