Foster & Kinship Care Practitioner — In-Home Support

Anglicare Southern Queensland; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Lease

Salary Packaging

Health Insurance Discounts

Job summary

Anglicare Southern Queensland in Maroochydore invites applications for a Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care. The role focuses on recruiting, training, assessing and supporting Foster and Kinship carers to meet children’s needs in OOHC.

It is a full-time, Maroochydore-based position with hourly pay starting at $53.42 plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits. You will work with carers to diagnose needs, design interventions, and provide in-home support across developmental stages from

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with carers through training, recruitment and support processes.
• Ability to assess complex situations and craft personalized care strategies.
• Familiarity with child protection laws and practices.
• Experience delivering training and leading support groups.

Responsibilities

• Forge impactful relationships with children and youth to foster resilience.
• Evaluate strengths and risks in care placements and empower carers with essential skills.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and implement tailored therapeutic interventions.

Skills

Carer training

In-home support

Documentation

Child protection knowledge

Education

Degree in Health / Human Services / Social Work / Psychology

Job description

Anglicare Southern Queensland in Maroochydore invites applications for a Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care. The role focuses on recruiting, training, assessing and supporting Foster and Kinship carers to meet children’s needs in OOHC.

It is a full-time, Maroochydore-based position with hourly pay starting at $53.42 plus superannuation and salary packaging benefits. You will work with carers to diagnose needs, design interventions, and provide in-home support across developmental stages from