Lead Family Worker

• Salary Range Band 6 $87,923-95,839 plus 10% Super
• Part-time 0.8 EFT, ongoing position.
• St Kilda location, however, during COVID-19 Pandemic, in accordance with the Flexible Work Policy, this role can work from home within policy. 

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.   

About the Role 

The City of Port Phillip has made a strong commitment to children and families through the Children’s Services Policy. This role will form part of a suite of services designed to maximise positive health, educational and wellbeing outcomes for children. 

Lead Family Workers deliver generalist advice, referrals and support to families and children aged zero to eight years, through proactive engagement in community settings. The program is a brief and early intervention program with the aim to offer timely access to families before they are in crisis.

We are looking for someone with a strengths-based and trauma-informed practice framework, who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

This is a part time ongoing role at 0.8 FTE

Duties:

• Provide proactive generalist support for families across the municipality, aligned to current policy, Council priorities and Department Plan, and in line with organisational business requirements (such as finance, reporting, risk)
• Increase the identification and referral pathways for survivors of family violence.
• Offer timely and appropriate response to the local needs of children and families, including referrals to other local services, programs and activities, and access to material and food aid as appropriate.
• Work in line with the quality assurance requirements to ensure the City of Port Phillip Family Support Services complies with the Children, Youth and Family Act 2005 and Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005
• Establish a trusting relationship with families and assist them to make informed decisions and choices about issues that affect them, including home management and parenting
• Liaise with Child Protection and define roles and responsibilities in the best interests of the child.

Skills and Experience

• Must hold a degree in Social Work or other qualification suitable for practice in the Child and Families sector
• Knowledge of the Children, Youth and Family Act 2005 and the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005
• Demonstrated case management skills in working with families with highly vulnerable and at-risk children and young people
• Ability to prepare written reports, maintain records and manage time effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work with service users who are also involved with the Department of Health and Human Services - Child Protection
• A collaborative approach to service delivery and outcomes, including the ability to work with parents and Council partners to facilitate groups where required
• This role requires a current Working with Children Check, Police Check and Victorian Drivers Licence

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace. We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations 

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments. 

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and
• Sufficient proof of their identity.
• Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination in line with CHO Directions
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria. 

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback. 

Further information can be obtained by contacting Karin Johnson, Team Leader Family Support Service 0412-901 016  karin.johnson@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59 pm Sunday 30th of January 2022. 

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact David Chrichton (HR Business Partner) on 0406 859 533 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.