Child and Family Worker

• Two Full-time roles (0.8 FTE considered) in Thomastown and Heidelberg
• Starting at $47.98 hourly rate + 11% super + generous salary packaging
• 3 extra leave days over Christmas and New Year
• Optional monthly RDO accrual for work-life balance

Be part of an inclusive organisation that truly lives its values.

Welcome to Kids First.A leading provider of education, family, and support services across Victoria, soon expanding nationally. Built on more than 125 years of service, we pride ourselves on pioneering and delivering ground-breaking evidence-informed programs to children, young people and families.

Everything we do is underpinned by our guiding principle of HEART- Hope, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect and Trust, the values which bind our culture, purpose and vision.

If you are looking for a role and an organisation with ‘heart’ then we could just be the perfect match!

Your role

In joining our team, you will play a crucial part in enhancing outcomes for children, young people, and their families. This involves delivering evidence-based and outcome-focused interventions to families facing vulnerability. You’ll also focus on building trust and cultivating positive, strong therapeutic relationships with clients, primarily through outreach-based support. Additionally, you’ll actively participate in strength-based family assessments, client-led case planning, and coaching methods.

What’s needed for your success

• Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Child and family Social Welfare or a related discipline.
• Knowledge in child and family services, family violence, AOD, mental health and/or disability services.
• You understand the impact of trauma and family violence on families and have the ability to apply a gendered family violence lens when working with clients.
• Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Why Kids First

• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR).
• Utilise our purchased leave and portable long service leave options.

Have questions?

For our Thomastown team, connect with Jodie Leahy – Team Leader, Child & Family Services on 0492 090 095 or via email: jleahy@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au

For our Heidelberg team, connect with Lauren Scida – Team Leader, Child & Family Services on 0499 613 077 or via emai: lscida@kidsfirstaustralia.org.au