Foster and Kinship Care Case Worker
Make a real difference for children, young people and carers
Join an organisation that achieves real outcomes for children, young people and their families.
At OzChild we are on a journey to discover and apply current approaches and best practices to achieve better outcomes for vulnerable Australians through the programs and services we deliver.
This is achieved through collaboration.
We provide solutions that improve outcomes for our clients.
Our approach is strategic and agile as well as being systemic and forward-thinking.
As the organisation aims to strengthen our impact through evidence-based programs, the OzChild leadership team has committed to developing, training and evolving our people as enablers to achieving our strategic objective to grow and disrupt the sector.
Toowoomba, QLD $105,000 - $115,000 / Year FP - Full-time Permanent
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)
Salary Packaging up to $ 15,900 plus meals and entertainment card - $ ****
Ex gratia days Easter & Christmas




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 opportunity 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.
There is a huge need for more foster carers in VIC.
We're looking for people from all walks of life to care for a child (aged 0-17) for a few weeks, a few
We're looking for people with experience in caring for children or who have raised their own kids, who are interested in caring for a child (aged 7-17) for approximately 9 months.
Click here if you'd like to find out more about becoming a specialised foster carer.
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📌 Foster & Kinship Carer Case Worker - Toowoomba
🏢 OzChild
📍 Toowoomba