• Work for one of Australia's largest Social Purpose organisations
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits
• Mount Gambier based
• Part time contract until 30/06/2019

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 5,600 employees working in more than 440 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

The role

A fantastic opportunity exists for a part time Supporter of Carers to join the Out-of-Home Care team in Mount Gambier. Contract on offer works 26.6 hours a week till 30/6/2019 with possibility of extension.

You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality Foster Carer recruitment, assessment and training. Your role will be instrumental in supporting carers to provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical and emotional safety of children and young people, as well as planning, coordinating and delivering training for our dedicated carers and prospective carers.

You will have the ability to build relationships, engage with people from diverse backgrounds and work in partnership to undertake rigorous Step by Step Assessments of applicant carers and deliver training packages including Shared Lives.

This role require high level written and verbal communication skills, conflict management and negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and relevant legislation and requirements in South Australia.

Skills & Experience 

• Degree in social work, psychology or human services.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in foster care.
• An understanding of the issues facing Foster Carers in providing care to children and young people or people with a disability in out of home care placements.
• Understanding of therapeutic and trauma informed practices to manage children’s behaviour.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train and provide support to others.
• Analytical skills and the ability to apply this skill to assess Foster Carer applications.
• Understanding of the legislative requirements that operate for the care and protection of children.
• The ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current Drivers Licence. 

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Growing organisation with great career opportunities