Carer Support Practitioner

4 days ago


Seaton, South Australia Centacare Full time $65,000 - $85,000 per year

Join our team as a Carer Support Practitioner, delivering expert guidance and support to foster carers to make a meaningful impact and enhance outcomes for children in care.

The Role

The Carer Support Practitioner is responsible for working in partnership with families, foster carers, DCP and other professionals in a multidisciplinary team setting, providing expert advice and consultation to both specialist and general foster carers. The Carer Support Practitioner will have an understanding of the recruitment, assessment, support and ongoing training and development of foster carers.

The Carer Support Practitioner will have case work/management experience and knowledge of practical and structured in-home consultations, counselling services, trauma-informed practice and therapeutic intervention for children with high and complex needs. The Carer Support Practitioner will work to the program's KPIs, whilst contributing to a positive and harmonious team culture. The Carer Support Practitioner will have an ability to positively promote the program, assist with fostering events, support groups, as well as deliver information sessions and trainings. The role is based at Seaton, however, requires travel within community for in-home consultations and information exchange sessions.

This is a fixed term opportunity for twelve (12) months.

See attached position description for full details.

What you need to bring

  • Social Work Degree or equivalent and experience in Social Work like roles
  • Case work/management experience
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Safe Environments for Children and Young People certificate
  • Valid Department of Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check
  • Experience in working in the 'In Care' Sector
  • Knowledge of therapeutic care frameworks

What's in it for you

  • SCHCADS Award 2010 Level 5, $ super
  • Generous salary packaging to help increase your take home pay
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team
  • Gain experience in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Contribute to community improvement
  • Make a meaningful difference in children's lives
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health insurance discounts with Bupa

Who we are

Each year, we support more than 20,000 people across metropolitan and regional South Australia through a wide range of community services, guided by a strong ethical framework. We are committed to a client-focused approach, delivering effective and flexible support to people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, cultures, religions, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and a registered NDIS provider. We value individuality and embrace diversity, working in consultation and collaboration while upholding integrity and professionalism in everything we do.

We are dedicated to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace, free from harassment and discrimination. Our commitment to equal opportunity reflects our mission, vision, and values—and we believe that our positive culture leads to better outcomes for our clients.

To learn more about us, explore our Who we are page and our organisational video.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (as one document) outlining how you meet the requirements of this role as outlined in the position description. To access the position description or submit your application click on the "Apply Now" button.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity please contact Jennifer Boyle, Placement Manager, on

Applications close 5:00pm on Monday, 03 November 2025.

We may close this advert earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

With respect, no agencies please.



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