Join Our Growing Team at Holstep Health Applications Close: 02/03/2026 Join the Integrated Family Services Team at Holstep Health. Based in Coburg Permanent full time role Salary packaging WFH one day a week / Career and professional development opportunities / Supportive work culture . YOUR NEW ROLE: The Social Worker will provide in home support services to vulnerable children families including a range of case management functions, counselling, community linkages, parenting skill enhancement and group work. This work is undertaken with a primary focus on the best interests of the child or young person in the context of their family and community. The social worker will utilise a strengths-based and outcomes-focused approach, tailoring strategies and intervention to be culturally safe and respectful of difference. Holstep Health Integrated Family Services works in partnership with the Hume Merri-Bek Family Services Alliance. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Direct Service to Clients: • Provision of in-home support including assertive outreach to actively engage with the child, young person and their family. • Provision of family casework including undertaking a child and family assessment, establishing objectives and goals, and developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing the child and family action plan. • Undertake needs assessment including urgency of need, risk, appropriate referrals (internal and external) and follow-up assessments and actions. • Monitor and assess risk to children and young people and liaise with Program Leader and Child Protection as required • Provision of family counselling and mediation focusing on strengthening family relationships and building family resilience to ensure the best outcomes for children. • Liaise with internal and external services to maintain relevant links and networks. • Build parental capacity through skill enhancement. Community Development and Training: • Participate in appropriate Hume Merri-Bek Family Services Alliance activities. • Participate in health promotion activities that promote family health and wellbeing. • Participate in the program review initiatives to ensure it is meeting community needs. • Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of community education activities. Accountability: • Ensure case notes and other client information is recorded according to service standards and practice. • Ensure all data management and reporting is completed. • Undertake professional development and supervision in accordance with annual work plan developed in consultation with team leader. • Participate in annual staff and program reviews. • Undertake fortnightly supervision as per program requirement. • Participation in the planning, delivery and evaluation of group work programs. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: Essential: • Tertiary Qualification in Social Work or equivalent as determined by Holstep Health • Demonstrated experience in working with families with complex needs. • Demonstrated experience in counselling, casework and case management. • Knowledge of strengths based approaches to working with vulnerable children and families. • Knowledge and understanding of the MARAM framework and practice guidelines. • Knowledge of the Child Protection system and relevant legislation. • Highly developed interpersonal, oral and written skills. • Demonstrated understanding of the needs, issues and sensitivities of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. WHAT WE OFFER: At Holstep Health, we embrace diversity, inclusion and flexibility, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you will be supported in your growth and professional development. We also offer: • Generous salary packaging • Flexible work arrangements • Opportunities for additional leave HOW TO APPLY: Please submit the following: • A cover letter • Your resume, including two recent referees • A response to the key selection criteria outlined in the position description You can submit your application via the platform or email your CV and cover letter to jobs@holstephealth.org.au . Important Recruitment Notice: Holstep Health will only contact candidates via an official email address ending in @holstephealth.org.au. Any requests for personal information will only occur at the appropriate stage of the recruitment and onboarding process and will be issued via secure systems. At Holstep Health, we celebrate diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, ages and genders. We value the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team.
