Family Preservation and Reunification Practitioner in Horsham

Be part of a high-impact program that strengthens the service system. Keep children safe and support families through their most vulnerable moments.

Your new role

Are you passionate about keeping children safe, supported, and connected to the people who matter most? Do you thrive in a role where every day your work has a real and lasting impact? If so, this is the opportunity for you.

The Victorian Family Preservation and Reunification (FPR) Response is an innovative, evidence‑based program dedicated to working intensively with families to reduce the risk of children entering – or returning to – out‑of‑home care. We deliver fast, coordinated, and wraparound support that strengthens families and transforms futures.

As a key practitioner in our FPR team, you will:

• Build strong, culturally safe, strengths-based relationships with children and families
• Deliver intensive assessments, safety planning, and tailored parenting strategies
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to create a connected web of support
• Champion resilience, empowerment, and self-determination for every family you work with

You’ll work closely with some of Victoria’s most vulnerable children and young people, including:

• Families with unborn Child Protection reports
• Children aged 0–5
• Adolescents aged 10–14 with multiple Child Protection reports or orders

These families may be experiencing complex challenges such as early Child Protection involvement, disability-related care needs, mental health concerns, substance use, family violence, or their own history of being in care.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you. In addition to your base hourly rate (SCHADS Level 5) and super you can also access the following:

• Be part of a team shaping the future of community services
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning!
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion
• Opt in or out of public holidays, be respected for your unique background.

Your skills and experience

A tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, community services work or equivalent. Minimum of two years’ experience in case management.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. Applications must include a resume, cover letter, and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Kristy Martin on kristy.martin@vt.uniting.org or call 0437 329 717 for a chat during business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.