Family Engagement Worker

Posted: 09/04/2025

Closing Date: 27/04/2025

Salary: $104,203.00 - $104,203.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kent Town

Job Category: Community Services & Development

**Join Us at Lutheran Care**and be a part of something bigger

We’re a forward-thinking not-for-profit making a real difference in our communities. From homelessness support to foster care & allied health, we provide life-changing services to those who need them most.

Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we’ll walk alongside you—because everyone deserves support, respect, and to be included.

Our Foster Care Service is funded through the Department for Child Protection (DCP) to provide family based foster care services in the SA Metropolitan North, South, West, and East, the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula and the Murray/Mallee regions.

**About the Role**

You will support and supervise the Foster Care Engagement and Recruitment & Retention workers. In addition, this role is responsible for the management of a specialised Foster Care Recruitment and Retention program and event management which supports children and young people in care and their foster families.

**What You’ll Do**
- **Carer Connection and Engagement**: Building strong, trusting relationships with carers, their families, and the community is crucial. This helps create a supportive network that fosters positive outcomes.
- **Community Integration**: Connecting carers and their families to local opportunities such as sports, recreation, and volunteer activities can greatly enhance their experience and well-being.
- **Recruitment and Retention**: Developing and implementing strategies to recruit and retain foster carers is vital. This includes researching best practices, collaborating with stakeholders, and promoting the program.
- **Data and Reporting**: Collecting and analysing data to inform strategies and meet reporting requirements ensures that the program is effective and continuously improving.
- **Leadership and Supervision**: Providing day-to-day supervision, professional development, and support to staff helps maintain high performance and alignment with organizational goals.
- **Strategic Planning**: Contributing to strategic and business planning, setting clear performance standards, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement are essential for long-term success.
- **Risk Management and Budgeting**: Managing risks and budgets ensures that resources are used effectively and that the program can sustain its operations.
- **Marketing & Communications**:Work closely with the marcoms team to develop impactful campaigns that raise awareness and inspire community involvement. You will collaborate in the development of authentic and engaging social media content, video interviews with LC's wonderful carers, merchandise collateral, and outreach materials.

**About You**
- **Empathetic and Relationship-Oriented**:Able to build strong, trusting relationships with carers, families, and community members.
- **Organized and Strategic**:Skilled in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and strategies.
- **Leadership and Supervision**:Capable of leading a team, providing supervision, and fostering professional development.
- **Community-Focused**:Passionate about connecting people to local opportunities and resources to enhance their well-being.
- **Communication & Marketing**: Have strong marketing skills with a passion for community work.

**Why Join Us?**
- **You’re Amazing Day** - a day off just for you
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work options & supportive culture.
- Free confidential counselling services.
- Salary packaging to **boost your take-home pay**.

**Ready to Make a Difference?**

**Applications close**: Sunday 27th of April 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join a great team environment, within a progressive, customer-focused organisation.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a NDIS Workers Screening Check, a DHS Working With Children Check, as well as a current Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate. You must hold a current and unrestricted South Australian Driver’s License and possess a registered roadworthy vehicle available for work use (employees reimbursed for work travel).