Placement Support Worker - Foster Care

What we offer :

• Flexible working options - tell us what you need for that work-life balance
• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year
• Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
• Paid parental leave, including superannuation paid on parental leave
• Genuine career development opportunities across the organisation
• Discounted motor vehicles and gym memberships
• BUPA and Medibank health cover discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, and your family
• AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. This includes working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on your individual needs, the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Out of Home Care. With exceptional relationship building skills, you will succeed in working as part of a care team with children and young people, Foster Carers, AnglicareSA Child Protection and Out of Home Care programs, the Department for Child Protection, and other professionals on a daily basis.

You will use your cultural humility, knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma to support and promote culturally safe and therapeutic care environments where children and young people are supported to heal and thrive.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Work as part of a supportive team of Placement Support Workers and Cultural and Therapeutic Practitioners to deliver services to children, young people and their Carer’s in the northern metro and outer regions of Adelaide
• Use your assessment and organisational skills to coordinate strengths based, trauma informed service delivery and meet key performance indicators
• Work collaboratively with other service providers, facilitating a holistic service approach to families, children and young people in Out of Home Care

What do you need to bring?

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or a related field
• Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Mandated Reporting certification)
• Experience working with families and children and young people in a community services setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven strengths in collaboration and building strong and authentic relationships
• Knowledge of Child Protection and Out of Home Care systems and legislation
• Demonstrated strength in cultural humility

Who is AnglicareSA?

As one of SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 50,000 people each year. Our almost 2000 employees, and 300 volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.