We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Foster Carer Case Worker (support worker) in our office in Bruce ACT.

The purpose of the position is to support improved outcomes for children and young people in the Foster Care program through the support and development of Carers.

The primary focus of the Foster Carer Case Worker (Support Worker) is supporting prospective Foster Carers through the accreditation process and then also to conduct periodic reviews of accredited Foster Carers, these periodic reviews are typically conducted annually .
This supports our programs by ensuring Foster Carers are suitably skilled by training, assessing and developing and retaining & supported to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes to children and young people who cannot reside with family, until a permanent solution is found. This role trains, assesses, develops and retains carers to enable them the carer support worker represents the carers voice and needs, promoting the ongoing development of carers as volunteers in the Out of Home Care Sector. The role also supports the intake of new clients, matching client needs, carer capability and will be required to hold a number of portfolios.

The Foster Carer Support Worker represents the Foster Carers voice and needs and will act as a support and advocate as appropriate to ensure they are able to provide the best care and support to children and young people they are Foster Carer for.

Skills & Experience required

• Understanding of theoretical frameworks relevant to children in alternative care.
• Knowledge and application of child protection legislation and practices for children at risk.
• Demonstrated achievement of outcomes through advocacy on behalf of those in need.
• Application of Foster Care Assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate training sessions to foster care applicants/foster Foster Carers
• Demonstrated capability in conflict resolution, influence, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the statutory and related service systems as they relate to out of home care.
• Experience working in the Out of Home Care sector highly desirable.
• Experience working with complex families desirable.
• Experience of complex case management working with children, young people, and families.
• Strong problem-solving capability, developing solutions to meet client needs.
• Excellent time management, organised, well developed interpersonal skills.
• Solid professional judgement.

Essential: Tertiary qualification in social work , community services or equivalent that is recognised in Australia

Desirable:Foster Care Training & Assessment Skills ( Eg. Shared Lives/Step by Step).

This is an immediate start role, so do not delay your application!

What we can offer:

• 12 months fixed term role
• SCHCADS 5 $97,377.80 (pro-rata to 4 days ) plus super
• Salary Packaging of $ 15,900 plus meals and entertainment card $ 2650
• Ex gratia days Easter & Christmas

How to apply:

You can apply for the role today by clicking APPLY NOW.

Please submit a resume with a cover letter that describes your passion, values and commitment to working with vulnerable young people & families.

For a discussion in regard to this position please contact Elizabeth Abdilla / Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939.

Successful candidates will be required to complete all necessary safety screening including National / International Police Check and Working with Children Checks relevant to QLD

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.