About us:

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

About the Role:

We're looking for a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will provide non-clinical therapeutic support to individuals, families and groups experiencing social, emotional and/or financial challenges.

This is a permanent Part-time role offering 30.4 hours a week.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting intake assessments, including risk and safety planning
• Developing and delivering family support plans and referrals
• Providing outreach services (e.g. school or home visits)
• Supporting individuals and families to develop life skills and strengthen relationships
• Liaising with child protection, youth justice and community agencies
• Maintaining accurate records, case notes and reports

This role is based in Toowoomba and may require travel across the service region.

Required Credentials & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Child, Youth & Family Intervention, Community Services or equivalent
• Current National Police Check
• Valid QLD Blue Card (Working with Children)
• Current QLD Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong communication, assessment and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and client databases

Why Join Anglicare?

• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations

What happens now?

Apply now by sending us your current resume, cover letter and answering a few screening questions.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Helen Reda 073838 7686

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we reserve the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement early if a suitable applicant/s is selected.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.