Case Worker

Foundations Care is currently seeking applications for aChild, Youth and Families Case Worker to provide support to carers to achieve the placement goal of the child or young person. The role will be working from our office in Underwood with travel required in the surrounding South East region to support our clients. The Case Worker will provide support to carers to achieve the placement goals of the child or young person and will be committed to working collaboratively with team members to achieve foster and kinship care goals. You will work under the care planning and direction of the team Service Manager and will hold direct responsibility for a caseload of Foster Carers and Children and Young People as service users, providing out of home care placement and post placement supervision services. The role involves recruiting, assessing and supporting carers, focusing on providing supports that meet legislative requirements and ultimately achieve reunification and long-term stability for children in care. You will participate in assessment processes and ensuring carers and home environments are authorised/approved and remain under active review. You will also have a role in investigations of allegations against carers. The position is full time working hours Monday to Friday initially for six (6) months with the potential to extend at the end of the fixed term arrangement. About you Please note appointment to this role is subject to the following compulsory screening checks: National Police Check QLD – Working with Children Checks (Blue Card & Suitability Check) To be successful in this role you must have demonstrated high level of knowledge and experience relevant to: foster care and kinship programs child protection trauma and attachment positive behaviour support child development casework and group facilitation skills working with Indigenous and culturally diverse families and communities Additionally, the successful applicant: May have completed or be currently completing a relevant tertiary qualification, hold a degree qualification + a minimum of one (1) year work experience OR May have a less formal qualification with substantial years of relevant experience and specialised knowledge and skills sufficient to perform the role AND Will have considerable drive, life experience or personal commitment to the role and seek to undertake further learning and development to enhance your skills and competency AND A demonstrated ability to write high quality assessment reports and to use a range of information technology systems including Microsoft Office is also required. What we can offer you Salary packaging Ongoing training and career development opportunities Flexible working and family friendly environment Professional supervision and support Employee Assistance Program Our Commitment to Cultural Safety We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all children, young people, families, and staff. We value and respect diverse cultural identities, perspectives, and experiences, and we actively work to ensure our services and workplace are free from racism, discrimination, and exclusion. We recognise the importance of cultural connection as a key part of wellbeing and strive to promote culturally responsive practices in everything we do. Equal Opportunity Employer Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from First Nations Peoples and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds. Enquiries If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require any further information about the role, please contact our Recruitment team at How to apply Please click APPLY NOW and include in your application a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if a suitable candidate has been found in that time. We thank you in advance for your time, please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application questions Do you have experience working with Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island communities? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Have you completed a qualification in community services? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? How many years' experience do you have as a Caseworker? Have you previously worked for Foundations Care? What is your expected annual salary? #J-18808-Ljbffr