Foster and Kinship Care Case Worker

Ipswich & Toowoomba | Full time | SCHADS Level 5

Make a real difference for children, young people and carers

At OzChild, we believe every child and young person deserves to be safe, respected, nurtured and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Foster Carer Support Worker/ Case Worker So in Toowoomba The purpose of the position is to improve outcomes for children and young people in the Foster Care program through the support and development of Carers.

The role trains, assesses, develops and retains carers to enable them to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes to children who cannot reside with family, until a permanent solution is found. The carer support worker represents the carers voice and needs, promoting the ongoing development of carers as volunteers in the Out of Home Care Sector. The role also supports the intake of new clients, matching client needs, carer capability and will be required to hold a number of portfolios.

Skills & Experience required

· Understanding of theoretical frameworks relevant to children in alternative care.

· Knowledge and application of child protection legislation and practices for children at risk.

· Demonstrated achievement of outcomes through advocacy on behalf of those in need.

· Application of assessment skills.

· Demonstrated capability in conflict resolution, influence and negotiation skills.

· Knowledge of the statutory and related service systems as they relate to out of home care.





· Experience working in the Out of Home Care sector highly desirable.

· Experience working with complex families desirable.

· Experience of complex case management working with children, young people and families.

· Strong problem-solving capability, developing solutions to meet client needs.

· Excellent time management, organised, well developed interpersonal skills.

· Solid professional judgement.

Essential - Tertiary qualification in social work , community services or equivalent that is recognised in Australia

Desirable - Foster Care Training & Assessment Skills ( Eg. Shared Lives/Step by Step)

Position Description available upon request

What we can offer

· Full time role (part time can be negotiated for the right candidate)

· SCHCADS 5 $ 100,776 plus super

· Salary Packaging up to $ 15,900 plus meals and entertainment card - $ 2650

· Ex gratia days Easter & Christmas

Interested in joining our team? We’d love to hear from you—send through your CV and a cover letter sharing your motivation for applying and what makes you stand out For further details relating to this position please call Elizabeth Abdilla - Senior Talent Acquisition Leader 0499 655 or email *@ozchild.org.au





Interviews will be conducted immediately, so do not wait to apply as you could be interviewed the following day !

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a police check and all safety screening for Queensland before commencement.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

OzChild is committed to providing a recruitment process which embeds the values of equity,

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

OzChild is committed to providing a recruitment process which embeds the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, and commit to making reasonable adjustments where necessary to ensure all individuals have equal opportunity to fully participate in the process. We are an equal prospect employer and encourage individuals of diverse gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural and religious backgrounds to apply.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is a child-safe organisation committed to protecting children and young people from all forms of abuse, bullying, exploitation and neglect, and to creating environments in all our programs and services where children are safe and feel safe.

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