Foster & Kinship Care Services Leader

Creating Links; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pa

Meals & entertainment card $2,650

Internal and external training

Employee Assistance Program

Novated Lease

Rewards shopping discounts

Job summary

Creating Links is seeking an experienced Carer Services Manager to lead and strengthen our foster and kinship carer services in NSW. You will oversee recruitment, assessment, authorisation, training and ongoing support to ensure safe, stable and nurturing homes for children.

You will lead the Carer Services team, drive safeguarding and practice governance, and build strong partnerships with carers, families and DCJ to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum five years' OOHC or statutory child protection casework.
• Experience supervising staff and guiding practice.
• Strong trauma-informed practice and child development knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Carer Services team through coaching and performance management.
• Oversee recruitment, assessment, authorisation, training and ongoing support for carers.
• Ensure compliance with PSP requirements, legislation and accreditation standards.
• Build relationships with carers, families, DCJ and sector partners.
• Lead audits, reporting and continuous improvement to maintain accreditation readiness.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Trauma-informed practice

Analytical and report-writing

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Social Work / Psychology / Social Sciences

Job description

Creating Links is seeking an experienced Carer Services Manager to lead and strengthen our foster and kinship carer services in NSW. You will oversee recruitment, assessment, authorisation, training and ongoing support to ensure safe, stable and nurturing homes for children.

You will lead the Carer Services team, drive safeguarding and practice governance, and build strong partnerships with carers, families and DCJ to achieve positive outcomes.