Job Description

About us

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At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

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About the Role

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We're on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Practitioner to become a pivotal part of our vibrant team. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and you people, providing them with the support and interventions they need to thrive. If you're driven by a desire to contribute positively to your community and support foster and kinship carers in their vital roles, we'd love to hear from you.

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The overall purpose of the Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care is to recruit, train, assess and support Foster & Kinship carers to meet the individual needs of children and young people in out of home care (OOHC). The Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care will ensure that a targeted level of support is provided to all care placements, based on identified needs and program type.

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Permanent Full-time position working 76 hours per fortnight based at our Gympie service.

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Responsibilities

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- Forge impactful relationships with children and youth of varying ages, applying micro-therapeutic techniques to foster resilience and a deeper understanding of their backgrounds.
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- Evaluate the strengths and potential risks in care placements,



empowering Foster and Kinship Carers with the essential skills to ensure a safe and nurturing setting.
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- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to craft and execute bespoke therapeutic interventions for individuals and carers, considering the unique needs across developmental phases from infancy to 17 years.
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Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements

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- Degree in Health, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar (this is an essential requirement of the role)
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- Current National Police Check
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- Current Blue Card
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- Current Licenced Care Service (LCS)
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- Current Queensland Driver Licence
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- Ability and willingness to travel within the service region
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- Ability and willingness to work outside of standard business hours and provide on-call support as required
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About You

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- Experience in engaging with carers through training, recruitment, and support processes.
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- You have demonstrated ability in assessing complex situations, crafting personalized care strategies, and offering direct in-home support.
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- You possess a thorough understanding of child protection laws and practices.
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- Your skill set includes the ability to deliver training and lead support groups effectively.
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- You are adept at working within child-centric and family-oriented frameworks.
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- You have a track record of managing detailed documentation efficiently.
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- Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
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- Salary Packaging - get up to $15,900 of your salary tax free to pay for items such as Rent, Mortgage, Credit Cards, Utilities, School Tuition and more.
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- In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, venue hire, holiday accommodation etc.)
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- Enjoy the potential tax savings of a Novated Car Lease.
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- Employee Discounts at some of Australia's leading retailers.
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- 6% Bupa Health Insurance Discount.
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- Referral App - Earn real $$$ for sharing jobs to your network and potentially earn up to $300 per referred successful starter.
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- Career Opportunities - join a company who aim to promote from within to fill new roles with our internal-only Job Board.
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- Opportunities to purchase additional annual leave.
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- Pastoral Care Support & Employee Assistance Programs.
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- Free annual Flu vaccinations.
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Anglicare believes in building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ; communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental ill health. Please advise us if you require any additional support in the recruitment process.

📌 Practitioner Foster and Kinship Care (Gympie)
🏢 Anglicare Southern Queensland
📍 Gympie