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Social Worker - Loganholme

The Benevolent Society

  • 1 x Loganholme – 4 days per week
  • Ongoing, permanent role, working across Logan/ Beenleigh catchment
  • Build resilience in families to reduce the risk of children developing a mental illness

At The Benevolent Society, we believe in a society where everyone can live their best life.

Our Child & Family Wellbeing Service provides early intervention support to children and young people who are showing early signs of, or are at risk of developing a mental illness. The service aims to improve their wellbeing of children and families enabling them to better participate in their communities and reach their full potential.

About this role

As a Social Worker/Case Manager, you will work with children, young people and their families to identify and develop supports to address risk factors that may be impacting on their lives. Working from a child focused approach, you will strengthen the protective factors to reduce the impact of issues that may produce poor mental health outcomes later in life. You will promote a culture where each family’s point of view and preferences for their wellbeing are recognised, respected and understood.

More benefits

  • Monthly accrued day off for full time staff
  • Tablet and phone to do your work remotely from Logaholme hub and your home
  • $15,900 tax free salary packaging

What you need to succeed?

You will have a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare or Psychology (or related discipline) and:

  • Experience in the Community Services Sector in Early Intervention, Child Protection or Mental Health
  • A child centred & strengths based approach to working with children and families in a mental health context
  • A clear understanding of child protection issues and mandatory reporting responsibilities
  • High level written and verbal communication, it’s important to document our work
  • Excellent relationship building skills and experience working with the local Aboriginal communities
  • Current drivers license (pool cars are available so you don’t need to use your own vehicle)

Apply ASAP with your resume and cover letter outlining how you align to the role.

For more information, email: [email protected] using the subject line: Social Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

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