Child & Family Case Worker
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting families when they need it the most.
Summary about this job
Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services
Company: UnitingCare Community
Location: Toowoomba & Darling Downs
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-8-5115-7367
Fax: +61-7-2237-2883
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Detail information about job Child & Family Case Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
Toowoomba & Darling DownsFixed Term Part Time
UnitingCare Queensland Intensive Family Support Service is currently seeking to appoint a Child & Family Case Worker to become a part of our UnitingCare Queensland Child and Family Team on a Fixed Term Part Time basis. This Role will predominantly be based in the Toowoomba and South West region.
Our program supports families to work through some of the challenges families may face.
The Role:
In this role you will provide a mix of therapeutic and in-home practical care to support complex, vulnerable and often hard to reach families. This role will see you actively engage, assess and develop collaborate case plans to ensure we are prioritising the families presenting concerns intern preparing them to be referred to specialist support services.
About You:
You will have a genuine passion for helping people who are vulnerable with previous experience working with children and families who are at risk of or engaged under the child protection act. Supplementing this you will have tertiary qualification within Human services or related discipline, a driver’s license and a working with children blue card (or the ability to obtain). Previous experience working inclusively with or as a part of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community would be highly regarded.
About Us:
As one of the largest employers in the sector and the state, UnitingCare Queensland offers the opportunity to develop your skills with a values based organization where people are at the centre of everything we do.
UCQ offer a variety of benefits including values based work environment, discounted products and services, attractive salary packaging, career development and lifestyle benefits.
To Apply:
So don't hesitate! Take the next step in your career with UnitingCare Queensland and apply now by submitting your resume and responses to the selection criteria!
For more information, please contact 0400 861 197
UnitingCare Queensland is committed to being a child safe, child friendly organisation and for all children who come into contact with our services we will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services, prevent child abuse and neglect within our services and appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur To read more about our commitment to child safety please head to http://unitingcareqld.com.au/advocacy/child-safety
Through our values UCQ is proud of our team’s diversity, we believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce to help us achieve the best outcomes for the communities in which we operate and serve. We highly encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander Community.
Enquiries: Emma Jarvis
Ph: 0400861197
Applications Close: 26/07/2018
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