• Full time permanent position based in Liverpool, NSW
• $39.04ph - $42.00ph + Super + Salary Packaging
• Mobile phone and laptop provided to you to work flexibly

Be there, when that moment comes-

At The Benevolent Society, we put people first and work together as one to meet our vision of a just society where all Australians can live their best life.

Everyone’s situation is unique. So, when we’re called upon to help, our individual approach is what has set The Benevolent Society apart since 1813.

The Brighter Futures program delivers targeted, voluntary child protection services to families with children who are at high risk of entering or escalating within the statutory child protection system. The program aims to reduce risks and strengthen families to reduce the number of children entering Out of Home Care.

About the role:

Partnering with a small number of at risk families, you will undertake an initial assessment of the family’s strengths and needs. Your case plans will empower families to make lasting change, build upon their resilience to reduce the risk of significant harm and make referrals to appropriate networks.

As our Case Worker/Social Worker, you will work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team!

Some of our benefits:

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A best life is deeply personal. It can change as life changes. Here are a few things you might be interested in:

• Salary Benefits - In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 pa pre tax and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card + discount program and package vehicles!
• Work/Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements including part time hours + laptop & phone provided to work remotely + 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees
• Recognition and Reward - Length of Service rewards + long service leave after 5 years
• Wellness- Fitness passport + opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Professional development- Ongoing learning, training and career progression opportunities

What you need to succeed?

As a qualified Social Worker, Psychologist or Case Worker, you will have-

• A relevant degree qualification and current driver’s licence
• Experience in Child Protection or Out of Home Care, engaging at risk families using a strengths-based approach
• A clear understanding of child protection issues and the capacity to identify when the level of risk requires further interventions
• High level written and verbal communication skills
• Have the ability to use technology in service delivery
• Excellent relationship building skills and experience working with local Aboriginal communities
• Have a firm understanding of case management principles
• Experience in assessing and reporting children at risk of significant harm
• Outstanding time management and have the ability to work autonomously to achieve outcomes for children and families.
• Finally you must believe every parent has potential!

Apply below today!

Call Christine Smith on 0434 923 824 for a confidential discussion.

*Internally this role is called a Child & Family Practitioner

TBS is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities and people we support and advocate for. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of all ages, identity and abilities. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role. The Benevolent Society supports vaccination as the best way to keep our clients, communities, volunteers and employees safe from COVID-19. Vaccination for COVID-19 is a condition of employment and volunteering.

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