Home Based Care Practitioner

2 weeks ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Cafs (Child & Family Services Ballarat) Full time $100,000 - $105,000 per year
  • Ongoing - Part Time (4 days a week)
  • Ballarat Location
  • Salary Range $100 to $105k base pro rata plus Superannuation
  • Salary packaging options
  • Award winning inclusive employer

Our Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping vulnerable children in the community? Join Cafs, a values-driven organisation as a Home Based Care Practitioner. This role sits within our Home Based Care Team. As a Home Based Care Practitioner, you will monitor and support the placements of children in Kinship and Foster care situations working closely with the carers and providing Case Management.

About You

We are looking for a motivated, values-driven individual with experience in case management and out of home care. The ideal candidate will thrive when working both autonomously and collaboratively within a dynamic team.

Skills & Attributes

  • Tertiary qualification in Social work, welfare, community services or similar
  • Experience in working with vulnerable young people and case management
  • Understanding of Foster and Kinship care arrangements
  • Personable and able to build good working relationships/rapport

Our Organisation

Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is an independent community service organisation based in Ballarat for over 160 years. We provide over 50 programs across a range of service areas providing care for clients within communities across the central highland region. Our practice is underpinned by our preferred model of care Trust Based Relationship Intervention (TBRI) with our organisational values of Respect, Innovation, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity at the forefront of everything we do.

What We Offer

  • Inclusive, supportive, and innovative teams
  • Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas leave
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Salary packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment

Interested?

We would love to hear from you, to find out more about this opportunity contact Brit Hickey on

To find out more please find the position description on our website:

To Apply

To apply for this role please go to our careers webpage:  and select apply now

Applications will be received until the 7th of September 2025. Please note that applications may be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and employment will be subject to satisfactory Police and Working With Children Checks.

Our Commitment

Inclusion and diversity are at the heart of everything we do at Cafs. We welcome applications from all people, especially Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, the LGBTIQA community, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process includes 1-2 panel discussions. Some questions may be provided in advance. For adjustments or support, contact 

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