Foster Carer Recruitment and Support Officer

6 days ago

West Gosford, Australia CatholicCare Diocese Of Broken Bay Full time

**Salary PLUS Salary Packaging PLUS Annual Leave Loading**:

- ** Supportive Team Environment**:

- ** Work Life Balance**

**About the role**

CatholicCare’s Permanency Support Program implements Intensive Therapeutic Care model of service to support children and young people in our care who have experienced trauma and neglect.

The Foster Care Recruitment and Support Officer is involved in the recruitment, assessment, training and support of Foster Carers. This position is Permanent Fulltime.

**Duties**
- Recruit carers in line with approved marketing campaigns;
- Conduct in-home information sessions and assessments of potential carers;
- Conduct carer reviews and develop and deliver carer training sessions
- Maintain accurate and well-written reports and documentation; as well as a
- Demonstrate a commitment to Safeguarding.

**Skills & experience**
- Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience working with children, young people or adults who have experienced complex trauma
- Sound knowledge of Intensive Therapeutic Care and child protection and support in NSW with previous DCJ experience highly regarded;
- Demonstrated ability to train, coach and provide support to others
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively engage and establish rapport with carers

Experience in Foster Carer Assessment and/or demonstrated experience in recruitment/selection and/or marketing will be highly regarded.

**About us**

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.

We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.

We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

**Why Choose Catholic Care?**

Please find attached a video about what it means to work at CatholicCare. We also offer:

- Salary packaging benefits to receive a portion of your salary tax-free increasing your take home pay
- A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
- Regular training and learning opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
- Free onsite parking
- An additional Paid Leave day (CatholicCare Day) to be taken at the end of the year.
- Baby bonus payment

**No recruitment agencies **please

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