Foster & Kinship Care Placement Specialist

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

12 weeks paid parental leave

Diversity & inclusive leave

Career development opportunities

Flexible work options

Job summary

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families – Cairns is seeking a Placement Worker to provide intake/referrals support, match children to foster and kinship carers, and coordinate training for carers. Based in Cairns with outreach to Mossman and Innisfail as required, the role offers permanent full-time employment within a not-for-profit setting.

Remuneration is $53.43 per hour plus super and NFP salary packaging, with flexible work options and a strong commitment to safeguarding and family

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Protection and delivering Foster and Kinship Care services to children and families.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field highly desirable (e.g. Social Work, Psychology or Social Science)
• Cert IV in Training and Assessor highly desirable
• A current Blue Card or willingness to make an application for one
• Must also be willing to undergo a personal history check under the provision of the Child Protection Act 1999 in relation to Licensing of Care Services

Responsibilities

• Provide intake/referrals support and matching of children to care placements.
• Assist with delivery of quality care training for carer applicants.
• Coordinate and document licensing-related administrative tasks and data reporting.
• Interview foster care applicants, complete initial assessments and renewals, and prepare foster care agreements.
• Supervise and support carers and provide opportunities for professional development.

Skills

Child Protection experience

Foster & Kinship care services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/Psychology/Social Science

Cert IV in Training and Assessor

Job description

UnitingCare Children, Young People and Families – Cairns is seeking a Placement Worker to provide intake/referrals support, match children to foster and kinship carers, and coordinate training for carers. Based in Cairns with outreach to Mossman and Innisfail as required, the role offers permanent full-time employment within a not-for-profit setting.

Remuneration is $53.43 per hour plus super and NFP salary packaging, with flexible work options and a strong commitment to safeguarding and family