Foster & Kinship Carer Assessor (Trauma-Informed)

Creating Links; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pa

Meals & entertainment card

Wellbeing support — EAP for you and/or

Job summary

Creating Links is seeking an OOHC Carer Assessor to join our Permanency Support Program, assessing foster, relative and kinship carers to secure safe, stable homes for children in out-of-home care.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, support authorisation, and deliver trauma-informed training while collaborating with PSP, casework and support teams to promote positive outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Must have qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences or a related field.
• Strong assessment, interviewing and statutory child protection experience.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills with evidence-based recommendations.
• Understanding of NSW child protection legislation and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Conduct foster and kinship carer assessments, including interviews, home visits and safety checks.
• Prepare high-quality assessment reports and recommendations for carer suitability and authorisation.
• Undertake annual and interim carer reviews and re-authorisation assessments.
• Deliver and coordinate carer training, including pre-authorisation and trauma-informed care programs.
• Assess carers' capacity to support children with trauma backgrounds, disability, complex behaviours and diverse cultural needs.
• Identify safeguarding risks and ensure compliance with legislation and PSP requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to support placement matching and informed decision-making.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interviews

Report writing

Trauma-informed practice

Interpersonal communication

Education

Social Work / Psychology / Social Sciences degree

Job description

Creating Links is seeking an OOHC Carer Assessor to join our Permanency Support Program, assessing foster, relative and kinship carers to secure safe, stable homes for children in out-of-home care.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, support authorisation, and deliver trauma-informed training while collaborating with PSP, casework and support teams to promote positive outcomes for children and families.