Foster and Kinship Care Practitioner

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Gympie Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging up to 15900 AUD tax‑s

Novated Car Lease

Health Insurance discount (Bupa)

Referral program benefits

Annual leave enhancements

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Gympie QLD is seeking two dedicated Practitioners for Foster & Kinship Care. You will recruit, train, assess and support foster and kinship carers to meet the needs of children in out-of-home care in the Gympie region.

The roles are 2 x Permanent Full-time positions, each 76 hours per fortnight, based at our Gympie service. You will work to strengthen carers, apply evidence-based approaches and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored interventions.

Qualifications

• Essential degree in Health, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current Blue Card.
• Current Licenced Care Service (LCS).
• Current Queensland Driver Licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the service region.
• Ability and willingness to work outside standard business hours and provide on-call support.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain relationships with carers, delivering training and ongoing support.
• Assess care placements and develop tailored care strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan and execute therapeutic interventions for children and carers.

Skills

Carer engagement

Training delivery

Recruitment support

Care planning

Education

Degree in Health & Human Services / Social Work / Psychology

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland – Gympie QLD

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

About the Role

We're on the lookout for Two passionate and dedicated Practitioners to become a pivotal part of our vibrant team. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and you people, providing them with the support and interventions they need to thrive. If you're driven by a desire to contribute positively to your community and support foster and kinship carers in their vital roles, we'd love to hear from you.

The overall purpose of the Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care is to recruit, train, assess and support Foster & Kinship carers to meet the individual needs of children and young people in out of home care (OOHC). The Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care will ensure that a targeted level of support is provided to all care placements, based on identified needs and program type.

2 x Permanent Full-time positions working 76 hours per fortnight based at our Gympie service.

Responsibilities

• Forge impactful relationships with children and youth of varying ages, applying micro-therapeutic techniques to foster resilience and a deeper understanding of their backgrounds.
• Evaluate the strengths and potential risks in care placements, empowering Foster and Kinship Carers with the essential skills to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to craft and execute bespoke therapeutic interventions for individuals and carers, considering the unique needs across developmental phases from infancy to 17 years.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

• Degree in Health, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar (this is an essential requirement of the role)
• Current National Police Check
• Current Blue Card
• Current Licenced Care Service (LCS)
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Ability and willingness to travel within the service region
• Ability and willingness to work outside of standard business hours and provide on-call support as required

About You

• Experience in engaging with carers through training, recruitment, and support processes.
• You have demonstrated ability in assessing complex situations, crafting personalized care strategies, and offering direct in-home support.
• You possess a thorough understanding of child protection laws and practices.
• Your skill set includes the ability to deliver training and lead support groups effectively.
• You are adept at working within child-centric and family-oriented frameworks.
• You have a track record of managing detailed documentation efficiently.
• Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
• Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
• Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
• Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
• 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
• Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
• Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
• Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Free annual Flu vaccinations.

What happens now

We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact Helen Reda

Anglicare believes in building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ; communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. Please advise us if you require any additional support in the recruitment process.