• Full-time , Fixed-term contract (30 June 2024)
• Based in the CBD with hybrid working arrangements (ability to work from home)
• Utilise your clinical expertise to conduct competency-based assessments using approved assessment tools with applicants wishing to become approved foster carers in South Australia.

What we offer:

• Flexible working options – tell us what you need for that work-life balance*
• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year
• Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
• Paid parental leave, including superannuation paid on parental leave
• Paid study leave, and financial education assistance up to $6,000
• Genuine career development opportunities across the organisation
• Discounted motor vehicles and gym memberships
• BUPA and Medibank health cover discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, and your family

*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. This includes working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on your individual needs, the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Intake and Assessment Worker to join our growing Foster Care services team. The successful candidate will have strong relationship building skills as well as being a critical thinker. This role requires the assessor to have prior experience working in-depth with families to determine suitability for Foster Care.

This role involves tailored competency-based assessments utilising trauma informed, culturally responsive practice. You are required to have exceptional writing skills, a strong understanding of the child protection sector and have demonstrated ability to work with First Nations and culturally linguistically diverse people.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assessment worker that is looking for flexibility within their career and loves to work autonomously whilst being supported with regular catch ups with the team.

What can you expect to be doing?

• Provide in-home competency-based assessments whilst supporting and capacity building applicants in line with prescribed assessment and training frameworks, tools, processes and key performance indicators.
• Assess applicants to ensure they can provide trauma informed, strength based and flexible responses to children and young people in care. Ensure they meet the required competencies and mandatory requirements to be recommended for approval status as a foster carer in South Australia. Develop evidence based non-approval recommendations if applicants are unable to meet the competencies, whilst ensuring the customer experience with AnglicareSA. remains a positive one.
• Apply cultural knowledge to seek self-learning opportunities and consultancy to ensure the best outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children and young people and CALD children and young people. 

What do you need to bring?

• Tertiary qualification Social Work, Psychology, Community Services or a related field.
• Step by Step Accreditation or capacity to meet accreditation requirements. If seeking a casual position, this item is a must.
• Current Safe Environments for Children and Young People.
• Demonstrable experience in composing comprehensive competency-based reports.
• Ability to write succinctly involving a critical analysis of information gathered using the competency-based assessment tools and processes.

Who is AnglicareSA?

As one of SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 50,000 people each year. Our 2000 employees, and 300+ volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.

How to Apply:

View the attached Job Description via the vacancy’s application page on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.

If this sounds like you please click on Apply and submit your application!

We do not accept applications via email but, for more information, please contact: Sarah, Recruitment Business Partner at [email protected]     

Applications close: Thursday 23rd November 2023

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. Applications may also close before this date.

YouBelong@AnglicareSA

At AnglicareSA, we want everyone to feel that they can be themselves and that they belong. We value diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.

AnglicareSA is a White Ribbon organisation committed to the prevention of violence against women.