Lead Foster Care Specialist

11 hours ago


Darling Downs, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned professional to oversee our Child Youth and Family Foster Care program in the Toowoomba region. As Lead Foster Care Specialist, you will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team and driving quality outcomes for children, young people, their families, and carers.

This role involves providing guidance and support to foster carers while promoting continuous improvement in service delivery through the CARE approach. You will also collaborate with the Central Enquiry Team to enhance carer engagement, recruitment, supervision, and support.

To succeed in this position, you must possess excellent leadership skills, ensuring effective coordination of quality systems and processes, while guiding your team to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and lead a multi-disciplinary team to achieve high-quality outcomes
  • Support foster carers in implementing best practice care approaches
  • Work collaboratively with the Central Enquiry Team to enhance carer services
  • Embed the CARE approach locally, promoting continuous improvement in service delivery

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, or a relevant human service area
  • Working knowledge of QLD legislative and regulatory environment
  • Experience in recruitment, assessment, supervision, and support of foster carers
  • Current unrestricted driver's licence

Benefits:

  • $87,000 - $110,000 per annum (base salary) + 11% super
  • ToT allowance
  • $2000 annual meal & entertainment card
  • Mobile phone and laptop
  • Rostered day off per month
  • Employee Assistance Program

Salary Range: The estimated base salary for this position is $87,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being.



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