Job Description

Anglicare Southern Queensland - Maroochydore QLD

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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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This is a Full time position based in Maroochydore. The salary for this position starts from $53.42 per hour, plus superannuation and access to salary packaging benefits.

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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 environment.
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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 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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Why you will love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

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- Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
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- Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
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- Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
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- Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
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- Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
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- Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
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- Perks App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
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- Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
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- A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
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- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.
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📌 Practitioner Foster and Kinship Care (Queensland)
🏢 Anglicare Southern Queensland
📍 Queensland