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Practitioner Foster and Kinship CareAnglicare Southern Queensland • Maroochydore, AU
Practitioner Foster and Kinship Care

Practitioner Foster and Kinship Care

Anglicare Southern Queensland • Maroochydore, AU
6 days ago
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Anglicare Southern Queensland - Maroochydore QLD

At Anglicare SQ, we believe everyone has a story. With a 150-year heritage, we exist for individuals of all life stages who may be experiencing challenges or entering a new phase of life. Our skilled staff deliver a breadth of care-based services, across a vast geographic footprint, and in many types of locations.

About the Role

We're on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Practitioner to become a pivotal part of our vibrant team. This opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and you people, providing them with the support and interventions they need to thrive. If you're driven by a desire to contribute positively to your community and support foster and kinship carers in their vital roles, we'd love to hear from you.

The overall purpose of the Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care is to recruit, train, assess and support Foster & Kinship carers to meet the individual needs of children and young people in out of home care (OOHC). The Practitioner, Foster & Kinship Care will ensure that a targeted level of support is provided to all care placements, based on identified needs and program type.

This is a Full time position based in Maroochydore. The salary for this position starts from $53.42 per hour, plus superannuation and access to salary packaging benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Forge impactful relationships with children and youth of varying ages, applying micro-therapeutic techniques to foster resilience and a deeper understanding of their backgrounds.
  • Evaluate the strengths and potential risks in care placements, empowering Foster and Kinship Carers with the essential skills to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to craft and execute bespoke therapeutic interventions for individuals and carers, considering the unique needs across developmental phases from infancy to 17 years.

Qualifications, Credentials and Other Requirements:

  • Degree in Health, Human Services, Behavioural Science, Social Work, Psychology or similar (this is an essential requirement of the role)
  • Current Blue Card
  • Current Licenced Care Service (LCS)
  • Current Queensland Driver Licence
  • Ability and willingness to travel within the service region
  • Ability and willingness to work outside of standard business hours and provide on-call support as required

About You

  • Experience in engaging with carers through training, recruitment, and support processes.
  • You have demonstrated ability in assessing complex situations, crafting personalized care strategies, and offering direct in-home support.
  • You possess a thorough understanding of child protection laws and practices.
  • Your skill set includes the ability to deliver training and lead support groups effectively.
  • You are adept at working within child-centric and family-oriented frameworks.
  • You have a track record of managing detailed documentation efficiently.

Why you will love working with Anglicare Southern Queensland

  • Voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care seven consecutive years in a row.
  • Know your role is making a real difference supporting Queenslanders in need.
  • Value-driven organisation rooted in Love, Care, Hope & Humility.
  • Not for Profit Salary Packaging (Reduce your taxable income by up to $18,550).
  • Novated Lease - pay for your car and running costs with pre-tax dollars!
  • Corporate Health Insurance Discounts with Bupa and Medibank.
  • Benefits App - Discounts and cash back at retailers (Woollies, Big W, Myer & more!).
  • Wellbeing App - Mental, Physical and Financial wellbeing support.
  • A culture of recognition with our Annual People Awards.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program & Pastoral Care Support.

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