• Using evidence based practice to enhance outcomes
• Senior level role|full time|fixed term to June 30th 2027|SCHCADS 6
• A model built on practice elements; motivational interviewing, communication & goal setting

What is Early Help?

Early Help is a relatively new program forming part of Anglicare Victoria's wider Family Services Program.

The Early Help program provides individually tailored, effective, and evidence informed early interventions both on an individual and group basis.

The Program includes a multifaceted approach to help build the capability of carers, families and individuals, to help identify and link families to services and other supports to help address their immediate needs as well as build their capability for the future. This could also involve the identification and development of community and peer support groups to provide ongoing support.

Through consultation, the program also helps to build the capability of universal services staff to provide ongoing support to carers and families

Make your mark:

• Provide comprehensive assessment and interventions to establish how to utilise flexible funding to address immediate needs of families being supported and connect them with services and community supports.
• Identify and implement support and advice for universal service staff to build capability in supporting families through consultation and information sessions.
• Actively build partnerships and work with relevant stakeholders (internal and external) to continuously improve the implementation of our service delivery model and AV’s commitment to improving the lives of children, young people and their families
• When required adopt flexibility to participate in the Family Violence after hours’ program, on a rostered basis, to provide after-hours crisis support. 
• Fulfil program requirements regarding case recording, data collection and maintain up to date client records including Complete assessments, care plans and other information requirements in a timely and accurate manner that is underpinned and guided by the Children Youth and Family Act (2005) and the Best Interests Framework and Practice Model.
• Participate in organisational, unit, team and individual professional development in various forms including model training, supervision and self-reflection as required, including the support of junior staff.
• Learning and utilising evidence-informed common practice elements. 

Make it work:

• You get a salary starting at $110,102 plus super.
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card.
• SCHCADS Award level 6.
• Negotiable through the increments dependent upon experience.
• Full time, fixed term role to June 30th 2027.
• Work from our great office space in Bendigo.
• 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 Learning & Development  team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say- “I feel really supported - probably the most supported I’ve ever felt in a workplace. This job can be really difficult, so if you’re supported, that’s half the battle for me. Knowing it's there means I can go out and do the work.”

Make a move:

The closing date is Sunday 29th March.

We use position descriptions that help support internal growth and movement between teams. You can read the generic position description here:  Senior Family Services Practitioner PD FS E AW6 112023 V1.0 (6).pdf

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply and talks about your passion for working with vulnerable families.

For further enquiries contact Tony Yates via email at Tony.Yates@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