Your experience can make a difference at ac.care.

Looking for a role where you can help children and young people feel safe, supported and connected?

We're seeking a Case Worker to join our Foster Care Services team, supporting foster carers, children and young people within the Riverland region.

Why join ac.care?

- $46.70 per hour

- Part time (0.6 FTE)

- Fixed term parental leave backfill position until 14 January 2028

- Five weeks annual leave

- Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay

- 12% employer superannuation contribution

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Ongoing professional development and support

At ac.care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We know meaningful work starts with a supported workforce, which is why we invest in our people through strong leadership, professional development and opportunities to grow your career.

When you join ac.care, you'll be contributing to our vision that all country people have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. Together, as one team, we CARE through Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships and Excellence.

Help create safe, stable and nurturing environments for children and young people in care.

About the role

As a Case Worker, you'll work alongside foster carers, children, young people and key stakeholders to support positive outcomes for children living in foster care.

Through home visits, case management and collaborative planning, you'll help carers provide safe and nurturing care while ensuring children's needs remain at the centre of decision making.

No two days are the same.



One day you may be supporting a foster carer through a complex situation, and the next you may be coordinating with Child Protection, schools, health services or family members to achieve the best possible outcome for a child.

In this role, you will:

- Build and maintain positive relationships with foster carers, children, young people and families.

- Support carers through regular home visits, phone and email contact.

- Promote the safety, wellbeing and development of children and young people in care.

- Coordinate and contribute to care planning and case management activities.

- Work collaboratively with the Department for Child Protection and other community partners.

- Maintain accurate case records, reports and documentation.

- Contribute to continuous improvement and quality service delivery.

- Ensure practice aligns with legislative, organisational and child safe requirements.

About you

You're passionate about supporting children, young people and foster carers and are committed to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable families.

You understand the importance of relationship-based practice and can work collaboratively with a wide range of people, even in complex situations.

You'll bring





- Experience in case management, assessment, support and advocacy.

- An understanding of trauma-informed and child-focused practice.

- Knowledge of child development, attachment and behaviour support principles.

- Robust written and verbal communication skills.

- The ability to build trust and positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

- Strong organisational and time management skills.

- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

- A commitment to culturally safe and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who have:

- Relevant qualifications and / or demonstrated experience in Social Work, Social Science, Community Services, Human Services, or a related field.

- Equivalent experience within the child, youth and family services sector will also be considered.

Special conditions

Successful applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain:

- Current South Australian Driver's Licence (or equivalent)

- Working With Children Check

- National Police Check

- Child Safe Environments (Through Their Eyes) training

How to apply In support of your application, please provide:

- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and addressing the essential qualifications and experience.

- A current CV/resume with contact details for two referees, one of whom must be, or have been, your direct line manager.

For more information please contact Sherri Winter on 08 8724 5***.

www.accare.org.au

Anglican Community Care Limited

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