As a Carer Recruitment Advisor with Social Care Solutions (SCS), you will play a central role in our new Fostering Beginnings Program — walking alongside prospective foster carers from their initial Expression of Interest all the way through to a warm handover to a foster care agency.

This is a rewarding, community-facing role for someone who brings a genuine commitment to children's safety and wellbeing, a strong understanding of the foster care sector, and the relationship skills to support people through one of the most meaningful decisions of their lives.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing a caseload of prospective foster carers from Expression of Interest through to agency handover
• Providing responsive, warm and informative case management throughout the applicant journey
• Coordinating applicant participation in training and assessment activities
• Facilitating warm handovers to foster care support agencies
• Representing SCS at community events, information sessions and networking activities across South East Queensland
• Maintaining accurate case notes and workflow documentation

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field
• Minimum 5 years' direct practice experience in the out-of-home care sector
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and foster care legislation
• Excellent case management, communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently across a community-based caseload
• Current Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain)

What's on offer:

• 0.5 FTE (negotiable, 20 hours per week — ideally spread across 5 days)
• Fixed-term 5-year contract commencing early June 2026
• Phone and travel allowance provided
• Flexible working arrangements (Clayfield office base, WFH negotiable)
• Supportive, values-aligned team environment

Next Steps

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

A position description is attached.