Child and Family Practitioner

1 month ago


Devonport, Tasmania, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time
About the Role

The Child and Family Practitioner will work in partnership with foster carers, children, and young people to develop and implement individualised care plans. This role is focused on ensuring the relevant 'standards of care' required by the TAS government are always met, and the protection and well-being of children and young people are prioritised.

This is a permanent full-time position based at our office in Burnie, with a tool of trade vehicle and fuel card provided.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake child-focused casework practice in partnership with government agencies, children, and their families.
  • Apply the CARE model in day-to-day care with children to enable them to learn to trust, form relationships, and gain resilience.
  • Build and strengthen carer skills on how to include children and young people in decision-making and support them to fulfil their potential.
  • Perform case management functions as prescribed in specific contracts or funding agreements.
  • Participate in negotiation between LWB and government agencies to ensure each child/young person is provided care that meets their needs for stability.
Requirements
  • Recognised Social Work qualifications with eligibility for membership of the AASW and/or a Bachelor of Psychology or other relevant qualification.
  • Experience in the child protection and out-of-home care sector.
  • Experience working with individuals, families, and communities from a strength-based, culturally appropriate perspective.
  • Current driver's licence.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check and hold Tasmanian Working With Vulnerable People Registration.



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