Child & Youth Practitioner - Toowoomba

About us

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

About the role

The Practitioner - Children and Youth, provides early intervention and prevention services to children, young people, and their families or significant others. This role involves delivering support, mediation, case management, advocacy, and counselling to engage at-risk individuals and help them stay connected to their families, education, training, work, and the community. The practitioner aims to address early signs of vulnerability and build a supportive environment for positive outcomes.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position working 76 hours per fortnight based in the Toowoomba Service Region. The role is paid in accordance with the Social and Community Services Award - Level 4 commencing at $44.58per/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children/young people and their families to identify needs and develop tailored case plans.

• Provide case management, mediation, advocacy, and individual support through referrals, counselling, and service coordination.

• Collaborate with core services such as schools, community agencies, and government departments to deliver holistic support.

• Facilitate risk and safety assessments, ensuring compliance with professional standards and quality assurance guidelines.

• Lead group programs and workshops to enhance social skills, mental health, and self-esteem for children/young people.

• Contribute to continuous quality improvement by participating in team meetings, supervision, and professional development.

• Maintain accurate records, meet service targets, and provide regular updates and reports to the Service Manager.

• Actively engage in community networks, collaborate on service planning, and contribute to policy development.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

• Degree in Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar (this is an essential requirement of the role)

• Current National Police Check

• Current Blue Card

• Current Queensland Driver Licence & own reliable vehicle

• Ability and willingness to travel within the service region.

About You:

• Proven ability to engage children, young people, and families, empowering them to set and achieve positive life goals.

• Strong experience working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver seamless service provision tailored to individual needs.

• Skilled in supporting children/young people and families with complex needs, including mental health, housing, and behavioural challenges.

• Effective advocate for children/young people, ensuring access to appropriate, effective services aligned with their desired outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a child-focused, whole-of-family approach.

• Knowledgeable in relevant legislation and capable of administering and interpreting child/young person risk assessments.

Why Join Anglicare?

• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.

• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.

• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)

• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.

• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.

• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.

• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.

• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.

• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.

• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.

• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

What happens now?

Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few simple screening questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Helen Reda

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.