CFKC is the independent peak representative body for foster and kinship carers (carers) in South Australia. We aim to elevate and ensure the voices of all South Australian carers are represented and their rights upheld, whilst they care for children and young people.

CFKC is committed to ensuring that carers are recognised, valued and supported to remain focused on their families – with the confidence and continued capacity to raise children and young people to recover from trauma, regain their potential and enjoy a positive future.

About the Carer Advocacy Service

CFKC provides individual advocacy when carers experience an issue, and/or conflict with a member of their child or young person’s care team. All formal foster and kinship carers in South Australia are eligible for this support and/or advocacy, regardless of whether they are members of CFKC.

Key Responsibilities:

As a key member of the small but mighty team, you will work under the general direction of the Principal Advocate and Service Lead and as part of a team to:

Provide individualised services to carers including:

• responding promptly and effectively to enquiries and requests for support;
• at the entry point listening and empowering, building relationships with Carers to assist in our advocacy;
• maintain continuity of service over time and extended period of time;
• ensuring carers have a voice in matters that affect them and their families;
• providing guidance to enable carers to exercise choice and make decisions;
• advocating for carers and facilitate contact and communication between relevant parties;
• providing assistance and effective support to carers to navigate the process of seeking internal and external reviews of DCP decisions and within the Youth Court setting; and
• working collaboratively with DCP, Foster Care agencies, Kinship care teams and other stakeholders.

Deliver statewide services, including:

• promoting CFKC to the wider community;
• representing CFKC at sector events; and
• designing and presenting community education and community development activities if required.

Further information on key responsibilities and selection criteria is available at the attached Position Description.

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.