Foster Carer Support Specialist (Trauma-Informed, CALD)

Ethicaljobs; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Creating Links is seeking a Carer Support Worker to join our Permanency Support Program (PSP). You will help recruit, assess, train and support foster carers so they can provide safe, nurturing care for children and young people.

Working closely with case managers, you will support carers throughout their authorisation and care journey, including when placements change or challenges arise. You will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology or a related field, or a Diploma with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in child protection, foster care or a related field.
• Experience conducting carer assessments, home visits and compliance checks.
• Ability to deliver training and support groups, including for carers who speak English as a second language.
• Sound knowledge of the Permanency Support Program (PSP), child protection legislation and accreditation standards.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, child development and attachment theory.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to have difficult conversations, manage conflict and resolve issues.
• Ability to maintain accurate case records and prepare clear, high-quality reports.
• Ability to participate in a rostered after-hours on-call service and work occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Recruit carers through information sessions, community outreach and engagement with prospective carers.
• Conduct carer assessments and authorisation reviews, including home visits, and prepare evidence-based reports.
• Deliver pre-authorisation and ongoing training, coaching and support groups for carers.
• Provide supervision and practical support to carers, including help with placement challenges and carer wellbeing.
• Contribute to placement matching and support children, young people and carers through transitions.
• Respond to urgent concerns and participate in the rostered after-hours service.
• Promote culturally safe, trauma-informed practice and respond to safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Trauma-informed

Cultural safety

Carer recruitment

Report writing

Education

Social Work degree

Diploma with 3+ years experience

Job description

Creating Links is seeking a Carer Support Worker to join our Permanency Support Program (PSP). You will help recruit, assess, train and support foster carers so they can provide safe, nurturing care for children and young people.

Working closely with case managers, you will support carers throughout their authorisation and care journey, including when placements change or challenges arise. You will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally safe