Child and Family Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time

About the Role:

The purpose of the Child and Family Practitioner position at Life Without Barriers is to provide skilled support and supervision to the placement of children and young people in a family-based care arrangement.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the foster carer, children and young people, relevant government agencies and stakeholders to develop and implement individualised care plans.

This will ensure the relevant 'standards of care' required by QLD government are always met, and priority is given to the protection and well-being of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake child focused casework practice (case planning and assessment) in partnership with the relevant government agency, children and their families, carers and other stakeholders.
  • Provide ongoing support and supervision to Foster Carers in relation to their caring for children and young people in their home.
  • Support and supervise Foster Carers in the case planning process and assist them to implement the strategies outlined in the case plan.
  • Provide supervision and support to direct reports.
  • Ensure the necessary risk assessments, cultural support plans, safety plans and behavioural support plans are developed and implemented.

Skills and Experience:

  • A recognised Degree qualification in Social Work or Psychology or related field.
  • Significant experience in the child protection and out of home care sector.
  • Demonstrated experience working with individuals, families and communities from a strength-based, culturally appropriate perspective that are part of the out of home care sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in identifying an individual's strengths and areas for improvement within the context of providing foster and/or host care with an emphasis on permanency for children in care.


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