Therapeutic Home-Based Foster Caregiver

Caspa; Adelaide; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

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Flexible work options including work‑a

Learning programs and education

Résumé du poste

AnglicareSA in Adelaide is seeking a dedicated Placement Support Worker to join the Southern Foster Care team. You will support children, young people and Foster Carers, coordinating supports within a multidisciplinary framework.

You will apply cultural humility and trauma-informed practice to foster safe, healing environments. The role is full-time, 12-month fixed-term, based at Christies Beach with close collaboration to Child Protection services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social work or related field or relevant experience.
• Experience working with families, children and young people in a community services setting.
• Understanding of Child Protection and Out of Home Care systems and related legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsabilités

• Join our Southern Foster Care team as a Placement Support Worker and support children, young people and Foster Carers.
• Work closely with AnglicareSA’s Child Protection and Out of Home Care programs, the Department for Child Protection, and other stakeholders.
• Use trauma-informed practice and cultural humility to create safe and culturally responsive environments for children to thrive.
• Hold a caseload and provide in-home support and guidance to children and their Foster Carers.

Connaissances

Empathy & compassion

Interpersonal skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural humility

Team collaboration

Formation

Social work / Social sciences degree

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Thats how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the states leading not-for-profits, were making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and were growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Placement Support Worker, and be part of something bigger.

So many lives. So many ways. One you.

Thats how many South Australians our people support each year.

As one of the states leading not-for-profits, were making a meaningful impact at scale. From foster care to aged care and everything in between, our services are as diverse as the people and communities we serve - and were growing our reach for the future.

It takes a special kind of person to work in this sector. Someone with real compassion and care. Could that person be you?

Join us as a Placement Support Worker, and be part of something bigger.

What youd do

We are seeking a passionate Placement Support Worker to join our Southern Foster Care team. In this rewarding role, you will be part of a multidisciplinary care team, supporting children, young people and Foster Carers, and working closely with AnglicareSAs Child Protection and Out of Home Care programs, the Department for Child Protection, and other key stakeholders.

You will use your cultural humility, trauma-informed practice and understanding of child development to help create safe, healing and culturally responsive environments where children and young people can thrive.

This is a full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract, based at Christies Beach.

Youll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

• Working as part of a supportive team of Placement Support Workers and Cultural and Therapeutic Practitioners to deliver services across Adelaides southern metropolitan region.
• Holding a caseload and providing ongoing in-home support and guidance to children and their Foster Carers.
• Using assessment and planning skills to coordinate strengths-based, trauma-informed supports for children and carers.
• Embedding cultural awareness and sensitivity into all aspects of your work, particularly when supporting First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse children and young people

What youd bring

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in social work, social sciences, community development, community services or a related field, or relevant experience.
• Experience working with families, children and young people in a community services setting.
• An understanding of the Child Protection and Out of Home Care systems and relevant legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with a collaborative approach.

Why AnglicareSA?

Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it.

Heres what you can expect in your career at AnglicareSA:

• So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, youll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. Thats something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong: At AnglicareSA, youll never feel alone. Youll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and youll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More to enjoy:

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
• Find a better balance with flexible work options, including working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours for some roles
• Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you

Join AnglicareSA, and help us change lives and communities.

To apply, simply click the Apply button and submit your application by 5pm on 4th November.

For more information, please contact Sarah, Recruitment Business Partner. We do not accept applications via email.

At AnglicareSA, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSAs Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.

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