Practitioner - Intensive Foster and Kinship Care About us:
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 young 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.
As a Practitioner within our Intensive Team, you will play a crucial role in delivering tailored interventions to meet the unique needs of each young person and enhance the capacity of their carer families.
Your responsibilities will include working directly with children each week helping them to achieve goals and develop further life skills and to provide education, support, and resources to address attachment issues, trauma effects, and related behaviours, ensuring the stability and well-being of placements.
This role is a 6-Month Part-Time Fixed-Term Contract, working 60.8 hours a fortnight based at our Nerang office, servicing the Gold Coast Region.
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 National Police Check Current Blue Card Current Licensed Care Service (LCS) Current Drivers Licence Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desired) 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.
Join a respected Not For Profit and make a real impact in your role to assist Queenslanders in need.
What happens now?
Apply now by sending us your current resume and cover letter.
We want to ensure all applicants have the opportunity to present their best selves, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or require further information please contact:
Jasmine Shiu Kumar on 07 3838 7508
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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