At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating protected, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive.
Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures. From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.
Role:
Carer Assessor
Employment Type:
12 Month Max-term Full Time
Office Location:
Unley
About the role
The purpose of the Carer Assessor role is to facilitate and complete the assessment process of foster carer applicants, transfer assessments and to ensure the assessment process is undertaken in accordance with Life Without Barriers standards and procedures.
From foster care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.
Key Responsibilities
Complete an agreed number of carer assessments/transfers per year that is reflective of the needs of the local carer recruitment plan
Schedule and attend home visits and other meetings with carer applicants, their families and referees for the purposes of completing carer assessments/transfer
Ensure written reviews and assessments meet the agreed standards set by LWB and clearly outline the development needs that the carer has using the CARE model as a guide.
Identify any training requirements,



safety concerns or placement issues throughout the assessment process and provide feedback and suggested solutions or recommendations to the care team.
Throughout the assessment, support and encourage potential carers to apply a reflective, critical thinking analysis of how the caring role will impact on their life, family and other relationships.
Liaise and work in partnership with members of care teams and other specialist roles within the organisation.
Skills & Experience
Recognised Social Work qualifications with eligibility for membership of the AASW and/or a Bachelor of Psychology or other relevant qualification
Current Safe Environments: Through Their Eyes (refresher required every three years)
Demonstrated experience and skill in undertaking child focused assessments (Step by Step accredited) in a child and family welfare setting including carer assessments.
Experience delivering Shared Lives training and assessments is desirable
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the CARE model of therapeutic care is desirable.
Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write clearly, critically, transparently and honestly.
Ability to maintain positive relationships with individuals, whilst being able to have honest and at times difficult conversations.




Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and South Australian Working with Children's Check
Benefits
CARE and TCI Training for all new employees
Life Without Barriers offers ongoing training, support and professional development
Monthly Rostered Day Off
Collaborative and meaningful work
Flexible working hours, including work from home possibilities
Up to $15,900 annual salary sacrifice
$**** annual meal & entertainment card
Work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
Positive work environment
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact us via ******. Please note we do not accept applications to this email.
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit / for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at
Sunday midnight 16th August ****.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

📌 Carer Assessor (Adelaide)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Adelaide