Foster Carer Engagement & Recruitment Consultant NSW

Uniting; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a Carer Engagement and Support Consultant to recruit, assess and onboard foster carers across NSW. You will train carers, support caseworkers, and promote child safety in communities while travelling NSW-wide to sites such as Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, North Parramatta or Dubbo.

You will work in a collaborative team with clinical supervision, contributing to development plans and ongoing support for carers and children and young people in the care system.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or related field.
• Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting vulnerable people.
• Carer assessment experience or willingness to obtain Step-by-Step Assessor accreditation.
• Driver's Licence and willingness to travel.
• Group facilitation or training delivery skills (essential).

Responsibilities

• Recruit, assess and onboard new carers
• Support and mentor existing carers, including through allegations and complaints
• Deliver foster carer training, reviews and development plans
• Collaborate with Caseworkers to support children and young people
• Represent Uniting in the community and raise awareness of child safety
• Participate in regular team and clinical supervision meetings

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Social Sciences degree

Job description

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking a Carer Engagement and Support Consultant to recruit, assess and onboard foster carers across NSW. You will train carers, support caseworkers, and promote child safety in communities while travelling NSW-wide to sites such as Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, North Parramatta or Dubbo.

You will work in a collaborative team with clinical supervision, contributing to development plans and ongoing support for carers and children and young people in the care system.