Lighthouse Foundation offers an integrated therapeutic model of care for homeless children and young people who predominantly come from a background of long-term neglect and abuse. Our people are dedicated to making a change in children and young people's lives, utilising a framework of trauma-informed practice that is guided by attachment and psychoanalytic theory to support them in developing their capacity for meaningful and self-determined living. At Lighthouse, we believe that every child or young person is one caring adult away from being a success story.

Lighthouse operates a Foster Care Program, providing practical and emotional support to fostering households across the Northern Region of Melbourne. Foster Carers, Lighthouse Therapeutic Carers and children and young people are supported by a multi-disciplinary clinical team through our Hub.

THE POSITION

This role is responsible for the recruitment of Foster Carers through conducting caregiver assessments using the Step by Step Assessment Tool and Lighthouse’s Model of Care practice approach.

The recruitment process involves assessing the suitability of prospective Foster Carers/Volunteers and providing high-quality written assessment reports which are presented at accreditation panels.

The role will also assist in the provision of pre and post-accreditation training using the Shared Lives Training package to Foster Carers, facilitating information nights or one-on-one information sessions to inform and educate the community about becoming a Foster Carer.

This role will be expected to cover after hours duties.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
• Proficiency in client database management systems
• Comprehensive assessment skills
• Experience in producing high-quality reports
• Relevant skills and knowledge of home-based care, with an understanding of the need for placement and the likely impacts on children/young people as well as caregivers
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team
• Ability to liaise with families, carers and professionals

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social work, welfare, marketing or related disciplines and/or experience in the sector
• Step by Step Training
• Shared Lives Training

• Complete a National Criminal Records check, Disqualified Carer check, and undergo an in-house psycho-social screen
• Hold/obtain a current Working with Children Check
• Hold a current driver's license

Please read the full Position Description attached below prior to applying.