Senior Practitioner - Child Protection

Full time role based on Biddegal country in Hurstville

$+7,456 – $101,862 + Super + Salary packaging

Flexible Friendly organisation, WFH options available

Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role

Become a valued Senior within our Intensive Family Preservation Program which strengthens families so children can live at home safely, free from abuse and neglect, and enjoy the best possible start to life. The program works with families with children with complex vulnerabilities, and/or risk of removal or who have been restored to family. As a senior member of the broader team, you will be sought out for advice and support whilst holding a smaller caseload yourself.

Duties

As a Senior Case Manager you will:

Collaborate with the other Senior Child & Family Practitioners to deliver monthly coaching to the entire Child and Family Practitioners team in the Central Sydney Family Preservation Program.

Coach and Support Child and Family Practitioners in performing their role in this program; assisting them in preparation for visits and delivery of the service, especially with the management of more complex cases, including support at visits, meetings, and to resolve more challenging situations

Support the leadership team with program and process development, review and implementation

Provide high quality strength based early intervention to families with a range of complex needs.

Attend review meetings, case conferences, worker meeting and consultation meetings and ensure appropriate documentation is kept

Ability and desire to step up to coordinate and manage the team in the absence of your Team Leader

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,+00 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!

Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.

Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.

Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.

Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.

Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.

Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

We want you to be successful in your new role! This means, as an experienced Social Worker, Psychologist, Case Worker or Case Manager you will have

Minimum 5 years' Experience in Child Protection (or relevant field) with a trauma informed approach essential.

Strong track record identifying and addressing child protection concerns and engaging resistant clients.

High level of professional accountability and desire to proactively shape your future development.

Holistic strengths-based approach to achieve lasting change with clients from all walks of life.

Capacity to mentor and support colleagues to improve practice outcomes.

Confidence to facilitate regular monthly group coaching sessions.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply today with your current CV and 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Have a question? Contact Farizeh on 040+ 076 +3+ for a friendly confidential chat.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.