Foster & Kinship Care Specialist — Flexible Impact Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements including W

Supervision & development

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking a Foster and Kinship Care Services Practitioner in Mowbray, Tasmania. This full-time role focuses on strengthening placements, supporting carers, and improving outcomes for children and young people across Northern Tasmania.

You will work in a statewide team, undertake carer assessments, and develop placement support plans using trauma-informed approaches, while travelling regionally and engaging with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Human Services, or related field
• Diploma in Community Services with a minimum of two years' relevant experience
• Current Driver's Licence
• Willingness to travel across the region
• Current Working with Vulnerable People registration
• National Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Australian working rights

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of foster and kinship carers
• Build strong relationships with carers, children and 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 safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people
• Collaborate with Child Safety Services and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes

Skills

Assessment skills

Case management

Engagement skills

Child development knowledge

Trauma & attachment

Safety & out-of-home care

Complex needs experience

Communication & advocacy

Professional judgement

Mission alignment

Education

Social Work/psychology/social welfare degree

Diploma in Community Services (2+ yrs experience)

Tools

Driver's licence

Job description

BaptistCare NSW & ACT is seeking a Foster and Kinship Care Services Practitioner in Mowbray, Tasmania. This full-time role focuses on strengthening placements, supporting carers, and improving outcomes for children and young people across Northern Tasmania.

You will work in a statewide team, undertake carer assessments, and develop placement support plans using trauma-informed approaches, while travelling regionally and engaging with diverse communities.