The role involves the provision of an in-home family casework service, working in partnership with families with the aim of strengthening parenting capacity and family resilience.  The work involves taking steps to reduce risks to children's safety and wellbeing and that of other family members, as well as working with families to empower them to enhance their parenting capacity and family functioning and therefore to improve outcomes for children.  

The skills you will use day to day: 

• A good understanding of the social context of child abuse and neglect and experience in applying relevant theoretical approaches to deliver outcomes. 

• Conduct risk and needs assessments using relevant and contemporary frameworks, theory, and practice models. 

• Case recording, data collection, registration standards and other requirements 

• Partner with the family and the care team to develop and review action plans aimed at improving outcomes. 

• Active engagement of vulnerable children, youth and families and delivering a range of interventions to improve their outcomes 

• Skills in case management, including developing community linkages 

What you need to know:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 5 which equates to around $100,776 plus super.
• Flexible through the increments up to 5.3 (dependent upon experience).
• Based at our office in Frankston.
• Fixed term contract to 30th October 2026 covering parental leave.
• 4 days per week, 0.8, 30.4 hours (pro rata the above salary).
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.

What our people say- “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.

Ready to take the next step: 

Please apply for the role before midnight on Monday 2nd March.

Position Description:  Family Services Practitioner PD FS E AW5 112023 V1.0 (11).pdf

For further details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Kristy Reed Program Manager Family Services on 03 97816700 or via email at kristy.reed@anglicarevic.org.au 

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement..

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.