Kinship Care Specialist

22 hours ago


Sunshine, Australia Baptcare Full time

About the Role

The Kinship Care Practitioner works in partnership with Child Protection and other support services to deliver holistic case management to children and young people in kinship care. This role requires effective trauma-informed support planning, risk assessment, and delivery of case management services to support placement stability.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, or other relevant Human Services qualification and/or experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of trauma, child development, and family dynamics.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Child Protection system, legislation, and frameworks, in addition to practice considerations for Out of Home Care Services.
  • Knowledge of the legislative and political context, with ability to research and seek information from stakeholders to support and inform assessment of risk and service efficacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and prioritise risks and needs of clients in a holistic approach to practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to meet a changing environment and needs of carer and/or client group while maintaining focus on service delivery.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and problem-solving.

What We Offer

Baptcare is a purpose-driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. We are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

The successful candidate will receive:

  • Work with a supportive and dynamic team.
  • A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
  • Career and development opportunities.
  • Access to confidential counselling and support services.
  • Flexible working within a local community.
  • Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.


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