Practitioner, Foster and Kinship Care

2 weeks ago

Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia Anglicare Southern Queensland Full time
If you are passionate about helping carers this role is for you

  • SCHDI SAC Level 5 pay rate
  • Make a positive impact on the lives of others in rewarding role


We are seeking a Practitioner, based in Sunshine Coast, on a fixed term full time basis for six months, to be part of our "Intensive Foster & Kinship program" providing direct care, therapeutic interventions and coordination of brokerage or other external supports to enhance the effectiveness and stability of Foster & Kinship Care placements.


The Practitioner needs to have the ability to relate to children and young people of all ages and work with them in a micro-therapeutic manner to help build their resilience, understanding of their personal history and experiences through developmentally appropriate interventions.

The Practitioner is responsible for assessing strengths and risks within care placements and ensuring Foster and Kinship Carers develop and sustain the knowledge, skills, and capability to provide safe and supportive care


Along with key stakeholders, the Practitioner develops and implements targeted, time-limited therapeutic interventions with children and young people, and carers.

Implementation occurs through developmentally and age-appropriate interventions with children aged 0-17 and their carers.

About You

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Sciences or similar field
  • Previous experience working with Carers including training, recruitment, and onboarding of new carers.
  • Demonstrated experience in assessing complex and extreme needs of children & developing and implementing individualized care plans, including inhome support
  • An understanding and knowledge of child protection (Children Protection Act)
  • Demonstrated experience in training and facilitation of support groups
  • Ability to operate within childcentred frameworks within a familyfocused network.
  • Completion of complex documentation on time and within required guidelines
  • Current Blue Card (Working with Children) or willingness to obtain
  • Current Licensed Care Service (LCS)
  • Current Queensland Drivers Licence
  • Current COVID19 Vaccination Certificate

What We Offer

  • Salary Packaging, package up to $15,900 per year tax free
  • In addition to your taxfree benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pretax income to pay for entertainment expenses
  • ALEX Learning and Development Program


 Employee Assistance Program
  • Lifeworks
  • Significant and ongoing learning, to create genuine career growth and development plans
  • Staff Spiritual Retreat twice a year
  • An employee benefits program that includes awesome retail discounts.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a Pre-Employment Assessment that requires disclosure of pre-existing injuries, illnesses or conditions that could reasonably be aggravated by performing the duties of this position

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