Carer Training and Delivery Coordinator

• Full time, permanent role, working 35 hours per week
• Competitive salary for the right candidate plus Salary Packaging Options!
• Exceptional opportunity to provide support to families

About the role and responsibilities

This is a brand-new role within our program and we are looking for a passionate and adaptable self-starter to join our fabulous team in Bankstown next year.

The role has a strong focus on education, on-boarding, training and development activities with our foster Carers to support them provide the best possible care for the child or young person in their care. The successful candidate will develop, deliver and coordinate strategies, and professional development activities to assist carers learn and maintain their capabilities to meet their responsibilities, to feel connected and supported and to provide the best possible care that considers the child’s as well as their own needs.

The successful candidate will support, assess and guide Carers through core foster care training; that is child focused, trauma informed, strength based and culturally and linguistically responsive. You will work with other key MCFP team members including caseworkers and managers who support the child, their other family members and carers as well as key sector stakeholders advocating and/or delivering training for carers. You will be responsible for developing the MCFP carer training program resources which includes face to face training, coaching, online material and cultural peer support groups to identify common training needs as well as individualised support requirements.

About you

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Family Therapy or related discipline;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in child protection and/or experience in working with the OOHC;
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment;
• Well-developed analytical & organisational skills coupled with excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Experience in adult learning and training design with an ability to facilitate training and support groups for carers;
• Ability to engage and work with groups of people, tailoring communication and negotiating strategies, and activities to suit a culturally and linguistically diverse communities;
• Valid NSW drivers’ licence;

SSI is a value driven organisation looking to attract an individual who has a real passion for the out of home care sector. The ideal candidate will work well with people of all ages while building relationships from a positive mindset and can-do spirit.

If you have the experience we need and you’re ready to start the new year in a rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

What we offer at SSI

• Work for a Community focused not-for profit organisation;
• Access to Salary packaging options – receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take home pay!
• Role is based in Bankstown (currently working from home with some scheduled office time);
• Returning to the office next year, where we will continue to promote flexible working arrangements and work/life balance;
• Working alongside collaborative and outcome focused team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

Please ensure a detailed cover letter and your resume is attached to your application.

All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

SSI will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment please email talent@ssi.org.au or call Vimla Khooblall on 02 8799 6700.