About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 7000 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.

About the role and Responsibilities 

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 Stories, Shared Lives.

You will play a vital role in working with the Department of Child Safety and other stakeholders to coordinate and maintain appropriate and well-matched placements for children and young people.

The role will require high level written and verbal communication skills, experience in conducting interviews and foster carer assessments, conflict management and negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant legislation requirements in Queensland.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in social work, psychology or equivalent (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Certificate IV in Community Services (or higher equivalent)
• Comprehensive understanding of the issues facing children and young people in foster care
• An understanding of the requirements for foster carers and an ability to complete high quality initial and renewal foster carer assessments
• Demonstrated relevant experience in foster care
• Sound understanding of contemporary positive approaches to challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of the Human Services sector
• Understanding of the legislative requirements that operate for the care and protection of children (desirable)
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train and provide support to others
• 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  

• Monthly RDO
• Salary packaging tax benefits + tool of trade vehicle
• Growing organisation with great career opportunities