About us:

For over 150 years, Anglicare Southern Queensland has been walking alongside Queenslanders, offering care, support, and dignity to those who need it most. By providing a range of support services, including aged care, foster care, family support, homelessness services, youth support and counselling, our mission is to make a lasting impact by fostering hope, independence, and inclusion.

At the heart of everything we do is a simple belief: everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and care. Join our team today, and make a difference today, tomorrow and together. Be where you are needed. Belong right here.

About the Role

We are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Practitioner to become a pivotal part of our vibrant team. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and you people, providing them with the support and interventions they need to thrive. If you are driven by a desire to contribute positively to your community and support foster and kinship carers in their vital roles, we would love to hear from you.

The overall purpose of the Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care is to recruit, train, assess and support Foster & Kinship carers to meet the individual needs of children and young people in out of home care (OOHC). The Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care will ensure that a targeted level of support is provided to all care placements, based on identified needs and program type. In High Plus, Intensive or Enhanced Foster Care program models, Practitioners may also provide direct care, therapeutic interventions and coordination of brokerage or other external supports to enhance the effectiveness and stability of Foster & Kinship Care placements. The Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care is responsible for assessing strengths and risks within care placements, and ensuring Foster and Kinship Carers develop and sustain the knowledge, skills and resilience to provide safe and supportive care.

Step into a rewarding Fixed full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) until 30th of Sep 2026 based on Eight Mile Plains, supporting families across Brisbane with competitive pay starting from $51 per hour.
  
Responsibilities:

• Forge impactful relationships with children and youth of varying ages, applying micro-therapeutic techniques to foster resilience and a deeper understanding of their backgrounds.
• Evaluate the strengths and potential risks in care placements, empowering Foster and Kinship Carers with the essential skills to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to craft and execute bespoke therapeutic interventions for individuals and carers, considering the unique needs across developmental phases from infancy to 17 years.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements:

• Degree in Health, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar (this is an essential requirement of the role)
• Current National Police Check
• Current Blue Card
• Current Licenced Care Service (LCS)
• Current Drivers Licence
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desired)
• Ability and willingness to travel within the service region.
• Ability and willingness to work outside of standard business hours and provide on-call support as required.  

About You

• Experience in engaging with carers through training, recruitment, and support processes.
• You have demonstrated ability in assessing complex situations, crafting personalised care strategies, and offering direct in-home support.
• You possess a thorough understanding of child protection laws and practices.
• Your skill set includes the ability to deliver training and lead support groups effectively.
• You are adept at working within child-centric and family-oriented frameworks.
• You have a track record of managing detailed documentation efficiently.

Why you will love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

• Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
• Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
• Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
• Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
• Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
• Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
• Referral App - $1 for each time you share a job and up to $300 for a successful referral.
• Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
• A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

What's next?

Apply now and send us your most recent CV.

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact: Grace - [email protected] using the subject line: Practitioner - Foster and Kinship Care - Eight Mile Plains enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ; communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.