Practitioner - Children Youth

About Anglicare SQ

We believe everyone has a story.

With 150 years of heritage, we provide care-based services to individuals across various life stages and challenges.

The Practitioner - Children and Youth role involves delivering support, mediation, case management, advocacy, and counselling to engage at-risk children, young people, and their families.

This is a Permanent Full-Time position working 76 hours per fortnight based in the Toowoomba Service Region.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments of children/young people and their families to identify needs and develop tailored case plans.
Provide case management, mediation, advocacy, and individual support through referrals, counselling, and service coordination.
Collaborate with core services such as schools, community agencies, and government departments to deliver holistic support.
Facilitate risk and safety assessments, ensuring compliance with professional standards and quality assurance guidelines.
Lead group programs and workshops to enhance social skills, mental health, and self-esteem for children/young people.
Contribute to continuous quality improvement by participating in team meetings, supervision, and professional development.
Requirements:

Degree in Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar (this is an essential requirement).
Current National Police Check
Current Blue Card
Current Queensland Driver Licence own reliable vehicle
About You:

We are looking for someone with proven ability to engage children, young people, and families, empowering them to set and achieve positive life goals.

The estimated salary for this role is $43.07 - $45 per hour, paid in accordance with the Social and Community Services Award - Level 4. Read more