Lead Practitioner Family Services
Core
Deliver family services to support children, young people, and their families experiencing challenges and vulnerabilities using evidence-informed interventions aligned with the Therapeutic Model of Care.
Role type
Lead Practitioner in child and family welfare
Builds
In-home child and family support services
Domain
Social work / Child and family welfare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Welfare or related discipline; Child, youth and family welfare expertise; Vulnerable families and adolescents experience; Best Interests Case Practice Model and CYFA 2005 knowledge; Child development, trauma and attachment understanding
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide evidence-informed interventions aligned with family needs and the Therapeutic Model of Care; Deliver in-home support over a longer period for families with cumulative, escalating needs
Seniority
Mid-level practitioner