Senior Child FIRST Intake Workers x2, Employer: Anglicare Victoria, Work Type/s: Contract, Full Time, Classification/s: Family Services, Mental Health & Counselling, Social Work, Youth, Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP), Location: Melbourne

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and experienced practitioner to join our Child FIRST – Family Solutions team working for Anglicare Victoria. Join a high performing, supportive team and work with children and families, Limited Tenure until 30 June 2016, based in our Frankston Office, Salary Packaging is offered with this position

The Position: This position will require the person to perform the intake and assessment responsibilities of a senior intake worker to ensure that vulnerable children, young people and their families are linked effectively into relevant services. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.

Anglicare Victoria is a leading organisation in supporting children, young people and families, through professional, therapeutic and practical care. Care that makes a lasting difference. It offers the most comprehensive network of services to vulnerable young people, children and their families in the state of Victoria. As an employer of choice Anglicare Victoria provides an integrated staff development process, research and development capacity, a sector position as a major advocate for those in need, and a high profile to attract funding for innovative programs.

About Us: Anglicare Victoria offers a comprehensive network of services to young people, children and their families/caregivers living across Victoria. We seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about significant improvements in the life experience of the young people, children and families/caregivers with whom we work.

To Be Successful in this Position You Will Need: The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive safety and wellbeing assessments and work within the ‘Best Interests Principles’ as outlined within the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005. You will have the ability to effectively engage children, young people, parents and their families and maintain strong respectful relationships.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

How to apply for this job: Please apply in writing addressing the key selection criteria and nominating three professional referees

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Email to: Reception.Frankston@anglicarevic.org.au