Foster Care Placement Specialist - Trauma-Informed

AnglicareSA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AnglicareSA is seeking a Placement Support Worker to join our Southern Foster Care team in Adelaide. You will work within a multidisciplinary care team to support children, young people and Foster Carers, coordinating trauma-informed supports and ensuring culturally responsive care.

Based at Christies Beach, the role involves holding a caseload, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying trauma-informed practice to help children thrive in safe environments.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, social sciences, community development, or related field, or relevant experience.
• Experience working with families, children and young people in a community services setting.
• Understanding of Child Protection and Out of Home Care systems and relevant legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary care team to support children, young people and Foster Carers.
• Hold a caseload and provide ongoing in-home support and guidance.
• Use assessment and planning skills to coordinate trauma-informed supports for children and carers.
• Embed cultural awareness and sensitivity, especially for First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse children and young people.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural humility

Interpersonal skills

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

AnglicareSA is seeking a Placement Support Worker to join our Southern Foster Care team in Adelaide. You will work within a multidisciplinary care team to support children, young people and Foster Carers, coordinating trauma-informed supports and ensuring culturally responsive care.

Based at Christies Beach, the role involves holding a caseload, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying trauma-informed practice to help children thrive in safe environments.