Kin Care Practitioner

Tradewind; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial accommodation support

Potential visa sponsorship

Salary packaging benefits

Full-time permanent employment

Job summary

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a community-focused organisation in the South Burnett region to recruit a Kin Care Practitioner for its Partners in Foster Care team, based in Wondai, QLD.

This is a regional relocation opportunity with initial accommodation support and potential visa sponsorship for the right candidate, offering a full-time permanent role and a chance to make a difference in children, families and kinship care.

Qualifications

• Experience in Child Protection, Foster Care, or Kinship Care.
• Diploma or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Social Work.
• Understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant legislation.
• Strong assessment, case management and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and facilitate kinship carers' approvals.
• Provide ongoing case management and practical support to kinship carers.
• Support children to maintain connections with family, culture and community.
• Collaborate with families, Child Safety and other stakeholders.
• Monitor placements and ensure safety and wellbeing of children.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and comply with policies.

Skills

Child Protection

Foster Care

Kinship Care

Assessment

Case Management

Report Writing

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Diploma or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or Social Work

Job description

Kin Care Practitioner - Regional Relocation Opportunity

Wondai, South Burnett QLD

Ready for a change of pace? Take your career to regional Queensland!

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a well-established, community-focused organisation in the South Burnett region to recruit a Kin Care Practitioner for its Partners in Foster Care team.

Currently based in Brisbane and considering a move outside the city? This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career in Child Protection and Human Services in a new direction while enjoying the opportunity to become part of a close-knit regional community.

Located in Wondai, approximately three hours from Brisbane, this position offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to children, young people and families while developing your professional experience within Foster and Kinship Care.

Whether you're an emerging practitioner looking to grow your career or an experienced professional ready to bring your expertise to a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Initial accommodation support is available to help with your transition, with potential visa sponsorship also considered for the right candidate.

About the Organisation

Our client, South Burnett CTC Inc (CTC), is a proactive, community-focused organisation committed to breaking down barriers and improving the lives of individuals and families across the South Burnett region.

Delivering a diverse range of services across Foster Care, Residential Care, Family and Youth Services and more, CTC is dedicated to creating positive outcomes for the communities it supports.

Guided by the values of Empathy, Integrity and Collaboration, the organisation places a strong emphasis on child safety, inclusion and cultural safety, particularly in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

About the Role

As a Kin Care Practitioner within the Partners in Foster Care team, you will play an important role in identifying, assessing and supporting suitable kinship care arrangements for children and young people.

Working closely with children, families, kinship carers and external stakeholders, you will help strengthen family connections, promote placement stability and ensure children are supported in safe, nurturing and culturally appropriate environments.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking assessments and facilitating the approval of kinship carers.
• Providing ongoing case management, guidance and practical support to kinship carers.
• Supporting children and young people to maintain meaningful connections with their family, culture and community.
• Working collaboratively with families, Child Safety and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitoring placements and promoting the safety, stability and wellbeing of children.
• Maintaining accurate case documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and positive outcomes across the service.

About You

We're interested in hearing from professionals at different stages of their careers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

Whether you're building your career in Child Protection, Family Services or the broader Human Services sector and are looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within the Foster and Kinship Care space, or you're an experienced practitioner looking to bring your knowledge, experience and expertise to an established team, we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Experience working within Child Protection, Foster Care, Kinship Care or a related Human Services environment.
• A Diploma-level qualification or higher in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Social Work or a related discipline.
• An understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong assessment, case management and report-writing skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A commitment to cultural safety and working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families and communities.
• Flexibility to meet operational requirements, including participation in an on-call roster.

Relocation & Visa Support

Making the move from Brisbane to the South Burnett doesn't have to be daunting. Our client is keen to attract the right person and can offer initial accommodation support to help you settle into the region.

• Initial accommodation support: Assistance with accommodation during the initial relocation period.
• Relocation opportunities: Open to candidates currently based in Brisbane and surrounding areas.
• Potential visa sponsorship: May be considered for the right candidate, subject to qualifications, experience and visa eligibility.

What's on Offer?

• $90,000-$99,000 per annum plus superannuation.
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Full-time permanent employment.
• Initial accommodation support for relocating candidates.
• Potential visa sponsorship for the right candidate.
• A supportive team environment and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to build meaningful connections within a regional community.

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