Foster & Kinship Care Practitioner — Trauma-Informed Support

BaptistCare; Launceston; Hybrid; AUD 101,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (includingW

Job summary

Foster and Kinship Care Services Practitioner in Mowbray, TAS, offers a full-time role with flexible work options and attractive salary packaging. You will assess carers, support placements, and advocate for children and families across Northern Tasmania within a supportive statewide team.

Join BaptistCare to contribute to safe, stable homes for children and improve outcomes, with ongoing professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• Strong assessment, case management, and engagement skills.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma, attachment, and risk assessment.
• Experience applying evidence-informed and therapeutic approaches in practice.
• Understanding of child safety, out-of-home care, and family support systems.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration and National Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of foster and kinship carers
• Build strong relationships with carers, children, young people, and key stakeholders
• Develop and implement co-designed placement support plans
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, and advocacy for carers
• Apply trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to practice
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, and best interests of children and young people
• Collaborate with Child Safety Services and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes

Skills

Assessment & case management

Trauma-informed practice

Communication & collaboration

Working with diverse communities

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Human Services, or a related field

Diploma in Community Services with 2+ years relevant experience

Job description

Foster and Kinship Care Services Practitioner in Mowbray, TAS, offers a full-time role with flexible work options and attractive salary packaging. You will assess carers, support placements, and advocate for children and families across Northern Tasmania within a supportive statewide team.

Join BaptistCare to contribute to safe, stable homes for children and improve outcomes, with ongoing professional development and supervision.