Job description
* Req ID: 4869
* Permanent Full Time (76 hours per fortnight)
* Located in Frankston
* Classification: Social Worker or Community Development Worker (Grade 2 Year 1-4*) plus super
* Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.
We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.
More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.
Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
The Team & Role
The Keeping Families Safe Practitioner provides specialist Adolescent Family Violence in the Home (AVITH) interventions for young people and their families using a family system, trauma informed and youth development approach. This important role provides flexibility for you to use your skills and experience to engage young people and their families to establish safety and reduce the harm associated with trauma and violence.
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Skills and Experience Required
* Tertiary qualification in Social Work (Qualifications must align with the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Requirements for Specialist Family Violence Practitioner (Recommendation 209).
* Demonstrated skills and experience in case management with adolescents and adults, individual and/or family work, care team participation and inter-agency collaboration.
* Demonstrated ability to work well with adolescents and their families in relation to elevated risk and/or harm, including the use of family violence.
* Experience in completing risk assessments and safety planning with clients using the Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) Frameworks and tools.
* Demonstrated experience in both outreach and office-based work with adolescents and their families to reduce risk and/or harm, using defusing, self-management and reflective practice.
* Strong understanding of current research-based knowledge of adolescent development, including emerging issues of concern for adolescents and recommended therapeutic practice approaches.
* High level verbal and written communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively in all professional relationships.
* Commitment to continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
* Demonstrated flexibility and capability to work effectively in a changing environment.
* Current Victorian driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and a satisfactory police check.
Desirable:
* Demonstrated skills and experience in facilitating group work desirable
* Experience in completing risk assessments and safety planning with clients using the Adult’s Using Family Violence (AUFV) desirable
Benefits
* Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing
Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots
* Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport
* Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program
* Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners
* Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders
Next Steps
Click \"Apply Now\" and follow the steps to apply to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
For role specific information please contact Lewis Burnside, using the subject line: Social Worker - Adolescent Violence in the Home enquiry via EthicalJobs .
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Peninsula Health employees; you must click 'employee login' to apply for this position internally.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Additional Information
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.
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*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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