Organisation : AnglicareSA
Location : Adelaide (Northern Metropolitan Adelaide)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 29 Jul, 2019
About the organisation
Who is AnglicareSA?
AnglicareSA is a not-for-profit organisation who makes a positive difference to the community every day. With over 1800 staff and 700 volunteers, we have been supporting South Australians for more than 150 years. There are many members of the community who require assistance and for that reason, we stand with our arms open to support people to achieve their aspirations and overcome their challenges. Our values underpin the work we do and are key in enabling us to recruit the right people.
What can AnglicareSA offer me?
- Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by reducing the tax you pay!
- Banking benefits, health care discounts and gym membership offers
- A collaborative team culture
- Relationships with like-minded people who focus on improving the lives of many
About the role
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 young people in Out of Home Care. With exceptional relationship building skills, you will work with a motivated team of Foster Carers and a range of service providers to ensure the care environment for children and young people is safe.
You will use your knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma to support and promote therapeutic care environments where children and young people are supported to heal and thrive.
What do you need to bring?
- Tertiary qualification in either Social Work, Psychology, Social Science or a related field
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People (mandated reporting certification)
- Experience working with families, 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
- Ability to demonstrate cultural awareness
What can you expect to be doing?
- Enable children and young people to reach their potential by developing the skills and knowledge of foster care families in providing quality care
- Ensure carer families have access to resources to meet the needs of children in their care
- Using your assessment and organisational skills to coordinate strengths based, trauma informed service delivery and meet key performance indicators
- Facilitate a holistic service approach to families, children and young people in Out of Home Care by working with service providers
- Work in a supportive team environment and collaborate with AnglicareSA Child Protection, Out of Home Care programs, the Department for Child Protection and other professionals on a daily basis
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Placement Support Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services
