Senior Child Protection Practitioner, Barwon Area
Core
Senior practitioner supervising child protection cases, ensuring safety and stability for children and young people in complex family situations.
Role type
Senior IC child protection practitioner (supervisory)
Builds
Case plans and safety interventions for vulnerable children and families
Domain
Social services / Child protection
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
risk assessment, case planning, team supervision, stakeholder collaboration, self-reflection coaching, legislative compliance
Preferred skills
social work, welfare, or psychology qualification; 4+ years in child protection or youth welfare
Technologies
Department vehicles
Responsibilities
Supervise team members in daily tasks; develop and coach others in risk assessment; provide case planning advice and support high-risk cases; lead planning and review of cases; assist others in reflecting on interpersonal interactions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities
