Families Together Practitioner – Fluent in Turkish (full-time, fixed term)Full time1d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job BoardFull-time fixed-term contract until June **** (35 hours per week)Not-for-profit salary packaging availableHomebush LocationMetro Assist and CABL Limited (formerly Metro Migrant Resource Centre) are seeking experienced and committed Families Together Practitioners to join our Families Together Family Preservation Program, supporting children and families to remain safe, connected, and together at home.About the ProgramFamilies Together is a DCJ‐funded Family Preservation program working intensively with families whose children are at risk of entering, or escalating within, the statutory child protection system.The program focuses on strengthening parenting capacity, improving family functioning, and supporting child safety outcomes through home‐based and community‐based service delivery.Metro Assist and CABL Limited is a values‐driven community organisation, committed to social justice, equity, cultural safety, and inclusive practice.About the RoleAs a Families Together Practitioner, you will deliver intensive family support and casework services to families experiencing complex and intersecting challenges, including trauma, parenting stress, mental health concerns, family violence, housing instability, and social isolation.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with the Families Together Team Leader and Child and Family Therapeutic Clinician to deliver coordinated, strengths‐based support that prioritises child safety and family preservation.
Services are delivered primarily through home visits and community outreach,



requiring flexibility, strong engagement skills, and sound professional judgement.Key ResponsibilitiesEngage families through respectful, strengths‐based, and culturally protected relationship‐buildingUndertake holistic strengths‐and‐needs and risk assessmentsDevelop, implement, and review family‐led case plans and safety plansProvide parenting support through coaching, modelling, psychoeducation, and practical assistanceMonitor and respond to changes in risk, including mandatory reporting and information sharingWork collaboratively with the Therapeutic Clinician to embed therapeutic strategies into everyday practiceCoordinate warm referrals and collaborate with DCJ, schools, health services, and community agenciesMaintain accurate and timely case notes, assessments, outcome tools, and reportsLocation - HomebushAbout YouYou are a motivated and values‐driven practitioner who works effectively with families under pressure and keeps children's safety and wellbeing at the centre of practice.You must be available between the hours of 6am and 8pm to meet client requirements.
You will be required to work 35 hours per week (7 hour working days).




Must be fluent in Turkish and able to provide high‐quality support to clients from Turkish‐speaking backgrounds.Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Psychology, Welfare, or a related disciplineExperience working with children and families experiencing complex needs and psychosocial challengesKnowledge of child‐centred, family‐led, and trauma‐informed practiceUnderstanding of mandatory reporting and child protection frameworksAbility to engage families respectfully within a voluntary service contextStrong written and verbal communication skillsCurrent Driver Licence, Working With Children Check, and National Police CheckBilingual or multilingual skills relevant to the communities we serve.
(e.g. Arabic, Vietnamese, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, Assyrian, Mandarin, Cantonese, or other community languages).
Applicants must clearly state their language(s) and level of fluency in their cover letter and/or resume.What we offerAbove‐award pay under the SCHADS Award (Level 5)Salary packaging to increase take‐home payAdditional paid wellbeing leaveOngoing supervision, training, and professional developmentAccess to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Meaningful work that makes a difference for children and familiesMetro Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace.
We celebrate our diversity and welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQIA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disabilities.All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, provision of a current Working with Children Check and confirmation of the right to work in Australia.
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📌 Families Together Practitioner – Fluent In Turkish (Full-Time, Fixed Term) (New South Wales)
🏢 Metro Assist
📍 New South Wales