About the role:
We have an amazing brand new opportunity for someone to join our organisation. The Kinship Practitioner will be responsible is responsible for ensuring the achievement of agreed and planned individual permanency outcomes for children and young people (CYP) currently in out-of-home care (OOHC) and coming into OOHC.
This will involve undertaking comprehensive research, formulate hypotheses and transitions based on assessment information, develop evidence-based and integrated support plans, and work hip-to-hip with the stakeholder team to implement those plans through a combination of facilitating effective support and education whilst ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of the CYP.
This is a full-time, position and currently available on a 12 month fixed term contract and will need to be located in the Gladstone region. However, please note that this role involves travel interstate, and possibility internationally, to source appropriate kinship options. Therefore will require the position holder hold a valid driver licence and to be flexible with their availability in order to do this.
About you:
- You will hold a Minimum qualification required – Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Community Development, Psychology or similar or; Diploma qualification with degree-qualified level of experience (4+ years of Child Protection experience)
- Proven ability in networking and developing positive relationships with relevant stakeholders and community groups.
- Excellent case management and report writing skills
- Have the ability to work autonomously to achieve success as part of a wider supportive team
- Articulate and skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to liaise, consult and build rapport with ease
- Be highly motivated and thrives when working independently to achieve KPIs and contribute towards organisational/team goals
- A superior attention to detail for accuracy and organisational capability together with critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
Please note appointment to this role is subject to compulsory screening checks:
- National Police Check
- Working with Children Check QLD – Blue Card
- Department Screening Check
What we can offer you:
At Foundations Care you’ll be able to access a range of benefits:
- Salary packaging
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Flexible working and family friendly environment, with work from home options
- Professional supervision and support
- Employee Assistance Program
Enquiries - If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require any further information about the role, please contact our People and Culture team at [email protected]
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.
Foundations Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply
Closing Date:
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, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.