Practitioner, Foster and Kinship, Sunshine Coast

4 days ago

Maroochydore, Australia Anglicare Southern Queensland Full time

SCHDI Level 5 starting payrate + NFP Salary Packaging + 10.5% Super
- Fixed term contact covering Parental Leave for 12 months
- Rewarding role where you directly impact the lives of others for the better

Due to leave coverage we have an opportunity for a backfill of a full time fixed term 12 month contract for a Practitioner to join our dedicated team in Maroochydore. As part of our "Foster & Kinship program," you will play a crucial role in providing targeted support to recruit, train, assess, and support Foster & Kinship carers, ensuring the individual needs of children and young people in Out of Home Care (OOHC) are met.

In this position, you will have the chance to work collaboratively with a supportive team, empowering Foster and Kinship carers to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people under their care.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide direct therapeutic interventions to children and young people, focusing on meeting their individual needs.
- Support Foster and Kinship carers, offering guidance and assistance in their vital role.
- Assess complex and extreme needs of children and develop and implement individualized care plans, including in-home support.
- Conduct training and facilitate support groups to equip carers with the necessary skills and knowledge.
- Operate within child-centred frameworks, emphasizing a family-focused network.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of complex documentation in adherence to guidelines.
- Collaborate with professionals and stakeholders in the child protection field.

**Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Sciences, or a similar field.
- Previous experience working with Carers, including training, recruitment, and onboarding of new carers.
- Demonstrated expertise in assessing complex needs of children and developing individualized care plans.
- Understanding and knowledge of child protection, including the Children Protection Act.
- Experience in training and facilitating support groups.
- Ability to work within child-centred frameworks within a family-focused network.
- Current Blue Card (Working with Children) or willingness to obtain.
- Current Licensed Care Service (LCS).
- Current Queensland Driver's License.
- Current COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.
- We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork, professional development, and making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. This role may require some after-hours and weekend work, providing flexibility and variety in your schedule.

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