Therapeutic Family Worker

• Full-time position - Max Term Contract until 30th June 2026
• Location: Newcastle

The Opportunity

The role of the Therapeutic Family Practitioner is to provide therapeutic interventions and support to children, young people and their families to prevent homelessness, stabilise a young person's living situation and improve levels of engagement with family, education and their local community. The Therapeutic Family Practitioner will provide counselling, mediation, group work and practical support to whole families to help break the cycle of homelessness.

Why Work for us

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:

• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities - we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave (after 12 months of service)
• Knowledge and understanding of the child protection framework within NSW, including Safe Home for Life and Domestic and Family Violence reform initiatives.
• A commitment to social justice, addressing the rights and responsibilities of children and young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
• Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development and the impact of complex trauma on children and families.
• Experience and highly developed skills in assessment, family mediation, counselling and conflict resolution techniques with vulnerable children and families.
• Excellent knowledge, understanding and experience working with parents and children with complex needs who are at risk of homelessness. Experience writing clinical documentation, case notes, treatment plans and case plans.

Desirable

• Ability to engage complex families and build relationships with them based on honesty, transparency, professionalism and compassion.
• Empathic approach to young people and their families who are experiencing multiple complex issues.
• A commitment to working in a strength-based way to build and foster connections and support between young people and their families.
• Thorough and contemporary understanding of early interventions with young people and families.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and work independently.
• Demonstrate a high level of conflict resolution skills.
• Well-developed communication and computer skills.

Who we are

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.