Carer Assessor

Based anywhere within our NSW Footprint, with flexible hybrid working arrangements offered.

Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More

At Life Without Barriers, we deliver inclusive, trauma-informed services that support children, young people, families, and carers to thrive.
From foster care, family support, residential care and youth programs, we work alongside communities to create safe, supportive environments where every child and young person can reach their potential.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Flexible - can be based anywhere within our NSW Footprint.

As a Carer Assessor, your responsibilities will involve evaluating foster care applicants and renewing carer authorisations, in accordance with Life Without Barriers standards, policies and procedures.
This Permanent Full-Time opportunity allows flexibility to based anywhere within our NSW footprint.
While the role supports hybrid work arrangements, some travel to fulfil the inherent duties of the position will be required.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers' services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/
Key Responsibilities

Complete carer assessments that are reflective of the needs of the local carer recruitment plan
Schedule and attend home visits and other meetings with carer applicants, their families and referees for the purposes of completing carer assessments
Ensure written reviews and assessments meet the agreed standards and clearly outline the development needs that the carer has
Identify any training requirements, safety concerns or placement issues throughout the assessment process and provide feedback and suggested solutions or recommendations to the care team
Throughout the assessment, support and encourage potential carers to apply a reflective, critical thinking analysis of how the caring role will impact on their life, family and other relationships
Undertake reviews of established LWB Carers on the frequency within LWB Policy
Contribute to the regular corporate review of assessment and review tools.
Provide regular supervision, coaching, development and support to case management staff for quality outcomes.

Skills & Experience

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant qualification.
Registration or eligibility for registration with the professional body relevant to the above qualification
Prior completion of the Share Stories Share Lives & Step-by-Step Training and Assessment Tools accreditation
Demonstrated experience working within the child and family welfare sector, ideally in a role that conducts comprehensive assessments and reviews of carers
Ability to identify an individual's strengths and areas for improvement within the context of providing foster and/or host care with a particular emphasis on permanency for children in care
A strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Highly developed analytical, organisation and communication skills
Current Australian drivers' licence.

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and NSW Working with Children Check.
How to Apply:
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.
For general role enquiries contact Kristy Crowe via ***********@lwb.org.au
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight, Thursday 28th August 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

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