Salary Range: $106,546 to $111,249 base pro rata + 11.5% Superannuation + Generous Salary packaging options OUR ORGANISATION AT CAFS, YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is a proudly independent community service organisation, with our head office located in the Ballarat Community.We celebrate diversity and strive to be inclusive in everything we do.For over 156 years, the heart of our service has been the wellbeing of children, young people and their families.Today, that commitment stands strong, and we extend our programs to include everyone who needs assistance across the Grampians and Central Highlands, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people of all abilities, people of different race, ethnicity or cultural backgrounds, and people of all religions.Cafs have adopted TBRI as our preferred model of care, which uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviours.Our services aim to provide early help and intervention, targeted support, and ongoing assistance.Cafs is a value-driven organisation, which means we use our values to hold ourselves to account in how we work together and how we serve our clients.OUR OPPORTUNITY New Year, New Opportunity!Join Cafs as an Advanced Practitioner in Home Based Care and bring expert, compassionate support.Start 2025 with purpose and apply today.Join a dynamic team committed to the safety, wellbeing, and healthy development of children aged 0-18 in CAFS care.This role focuses on supporting children under various care orders, including long-term and family reunification arrangements, ensuring they have the best chance to thrive and heal from trauma.You'll work closely with Foster and Kinship Carers to provide stability, support reunification, and oversee placement assessments as needed.Collaborating with the Team Leader and Practice Leads, you will drive continuous improvement in outcomes for home-based care families, making a meaningful difference in children's lives.ABOUT YOU You are a compassionate and experienced professional with a strong background in child welfare, home-based care, and trauma-informed practice.You bring excellent leadership skills and can step into a Team Leader role when needed, ensuring continuity and quality of care.Your ability to supervise and coach practitioners fosters continuous improvement in the team's performance.With expertise in case management, you effectively build respectful relationships with children, families, and carers, supporting their safety and stability.You possess strong knowledge of compliance requirements, including reportable conduct schemes, and ensure accurate and timely documentation.A proactive and organised individual, you excel in assessing, recruiting, and supporting foster carers while coordinating placements.You are passionate about driving positive outcomes for children and young people in care and thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment.QUALIFICATIONS Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Welfare Studies, Community Service or related discipline.What is on offer at Cafs?Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas Leave Opportunity to purchase additional leave Join an organisation that lives their values Inclusive, supportive and innovative teams Rewarding and meaningful careers with professional development and dedicated resources to support your growth Salary Packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment INTERESTED?We would love to hear from you.To find out more about this opportunity contact Trish McDonald, Team Leader Home Based Care or Alma Evans, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on 03 5337 3333.WANT TO APPLY?To apply for this role please submit your application through the online portal by selecting the Apply button.Applications are now open and will close on Tuesday the 28th of January 2025.Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to a satisfactory Police Check outcome and an employment Working with Children Check.Cafs strongly recommends all staff be fully vaccinated against covid-19.At Cafs we welcome applications from all people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions at Cafs.Need support with your application?If you require additional assistance with your application, please contact ******.#J-18808-Ljbffr