Child and Family Services Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time

About the Role


The Child and Family Practitioner will provide support and supervision to foster carers and the children in their care, working in partnership with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders.


This is a permanent full-time opportunity based at our office in Garbutt.


Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake child-focused casework practice, including case planning and assessment, in partnership with government agencies, children, families, carers, and other stakeholders.
  • Provide ongoing support and supervision to foster carers, including home visits and telephone support.
  • Assist foster carers in the case planning process and implement strategies outlined in the case plan.
  • Ensure necessary risk assessments, cultural support plans, safety plans, and behavioural support plans are developed and implemented.
  • Manage documentation and information, including carer renewals, foster care agreements, file notes, and records in the CIRTS database.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Recognised degree qualification in Social Work or Psychology or a 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.
  • Current driver's licence.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.


Benefits include an attractive remuneration package, salary packaging, a tool of trade vehicle and fuel card, and opportunities for career development.



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