Child and Family Practitioner - Families Together

Provide trauma-informed, child-centred, and culturally responsive support that strengthens families and improves outcomes for children......

Hope Connect is seeking Child and Family Practitioners for a new Families Together team under the Family Preservation reform

• Recruiting Multiple Positions–
• Permanent Part-time – 4 days per week (30 hours per week)
• Permanent Full Time – 5 days per week (37.5 hrs per week)
• Rewarding opportunity to help establish the new Families Together team within an established Child and Family Support Service.
• SCHADS award level 4.4
• Based in Telopea – covering the Penrith / St Marys area

About the role

Families Together Child & Family Practitioners deliver intensive, home-based casework to families experiencing complex challenges.

You will provide trauma-informed, child-centered, and culturally responsive support that strengthens families and improves outcomes for children.

You will work closely with families through home visitation and direct engagement, supporting case planning and goal setting, and providing advocacy, service co-ordination, and practical and therapeutic interventions.

About us

Hope Connect is a not-for-profit community organisation (a community work of Epping Church of Christ, motivated by the love and compassion of Jesus for all people).

For over 50 years Hope Connect has been providing support to the local and surrounding communities and those who may be experiencing vulnerabilities.

The organisation provides a variety of community welfare services to people in the communities of Telopea, and surrounding suburbs. The range of services includes DCJ funded Family Support Service, the No Interest Loan Scheme, Material Aid, Community FoodCare, Chaplaincy, and a Community Shed.

We believe a respectful and inclusive work culture is essential to achieving our mission. We strive to cultivate an environment where each individual feels supported and appreciated.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

Child and Family Practitioners will be required to demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with providing intensive case management to vulnerable families experiencing trauma, domestic violence, child protection risk, mental health concerns, and complex psychosocial needs.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage risk, child safety concerns and meet statutory obligations
• Competent with maintaining timely and accurate case notes, records, and data collection requirements.
• Able to work collaboratively with DCJ and relevant external service providers to support coordinated service responses and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Provide trauma informed, culturally responsive and child-centered support
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Current Criminal History Clearance and Working with Children Check.
• Current driver’s License, access to a vehicle with comprehensive insurance & willingness to travel.

In your application, please address the selection criteria and include a brief cover letter, a current resume, with two referees including a recent employer.

Please note only applicants that address the selection criteria will be accepted.

Please call the office on 9638 7955 if you have any further questions and submit applications via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

The suitable applicant must have the right to live and work in Australia and hold a valid driver’s licence. They will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks including the provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number and Police Check certificate

Please note applications close 1 June 2026 at 5pm.

If you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

www.hopeconnect.org.au