In House Foster Carer Assessor
Salary:
Salary + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Mobile
Location:
Botany
Documentation:
Job Description
Employment Type:
FT - Full-Time Temporary
Department:
Recruitment & Panel Manager Botany
In House Foster Carer Assessor – Botany NSW Competitive salary with attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options up to $15,900/annumFlexible, family-friendly working arrangements, hybrid approach to the future of workGenerous leave provisions include birthday leave and 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years of service!We Are Key Assets Australia Key Assets is a leading not-for-profit, children, family and community services agency, founded in Australia in 2007. We provide foster carer, family services and disability services. Operating across all states and Norfolk Island, our purpose is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, families, and communities. To achieve that, we need people like you!
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. Our diversity helps us provide the best support possible to carers, families, children and young people and all of our external stakeholders.
Why join us? Hybrid working options available.Fully maintained vehicle & fuel card.Company laptop and mobile phone.Salary package options up to $15,900 per annum for living expenses + up to 2,650 for meal and entertainment benefits.A little about the role Reporting to the Recruitment & Panel Manager, the In-House Foster Carer Assessor will conduct and present foster care assessments using Key Assets Australia (KAA) and ACWA tools. You'll assess the suitability of prospective carers across various frameworks, ensuring they meet the standards for fostering and kinship care.
Other Key responsibilities include:
Conduct carer reviews and maintain up-to-date documentation, including matching checklists, household safe care plans, and VariADM.Complete addendum assessment reports as needed and handle additional tasks to finalize assessments.Ensure that all safety checks, references, risk assessments, and safety plans are completed thoroughly to determine applicant suitability.The base salary for this position is $96,096.00 - $100,444.50 (based on 1.0EFT) + super + vehicle & fuel card + salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum. This is a full-time, contract position ending in October 2025.
About you To be successful in this role, you'll come with:
Degree-level qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Human Service or other relevant Allied Professional field.At least 2 years of experience as an assessor.Prior experience in adoption, foster care, child protection, welfare, or social care settings.Strong ability to compose clear, accurate, and concise reports, letters, and memos.Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and frameworks in Child Protection services across NSW.My Key Assets The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All employee offerings are intentionally curated with care, allowing you to bring your best self to work, every day. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.
Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work and have developed a flexible work framework to support these arrangements. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements and remote work – just ask us!Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the children, families and communities we serve. We provide discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services and offer 5 weeks' of annual leave after 2 years' continuous service with us!Professional Development: We provide both digital eLearning and ongoing face to face training as well as an online library. Your continual professional development is always top of our priority list - you'll have access to apply to our Annual Learning fund for subsidised professional development opportunities!Salary Packaging: part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!The fine print Applications close: 03 December 2024For further information, please contact Kim Creigh at ******.Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid WWCC.Full driver's licence and travel between sites is required.If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply today!
Key Assets Australia is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. Key Assets is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media to #WeAreKeyAssets
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