Position Details Max term FullTime position until 30 Dec 2026 based at Sale / Bairnsdale Salary: SCHADS Level 5 + super. Increase fortnight takehome pay with access to $15,900 salary packaging benefits! 10% gap discount for childcare services with Uniting Early Learning Closing date: 8 Apr 2026 Location: Sale, VIC, 3850 Division: Child, Youth & Families About the Program The Family Services Program supports families experiencing high levels of stress and difficulties that impact parenting, family life and childrens wellbeing. Responding to referrals from The Orange Door, the program provides assertive outreach and homebased supports. Your Role In a typical day as a Family Services Practitioner you might: Use a creative approach to arrange a visit with a reluctant new family Build rapport to carry out a strengths and risk assessment in the clients home or childs school Review with your supervisor plans to support a familys goals Consult with Child Protection Discuss a difficult case with your team members in a Reflective Practice meeting Benefits of working at Uniting Our work isnt easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. In addition to your salary of SCHADS Level 5 + super, you can access the following: Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning, or 60% for centre staff! Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 weeks for secondary). Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access training and development opportunities to help you grow. We recognise contributions with our annual awards programme! Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops. Qualifications & Experience A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or a related discipline An understanding of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and Best Interest Principles Demonstrated experience in undertaking risk assessments and planning appropriate intervention strategies A strengthsbased, childcentered approach to case management Capacity to work flexibly and innovatively to meet the needs of families, children and young people How to Apply Click APPLY to submit your interest. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We''ll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early. For any questions, please reach out to Megan Stanbridge on 03 5144 7777 for a chat. About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org Uniting is a childsafe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a childsafe organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional; it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you. #CYFSocialWorker #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Family Services Practitioner