Practitioner Foster and Kinship Care, Gympie Anglicare SQ

JOB DESCRIPTION

Exciting Opportunity in Gympie for our next Case Manager/Practitioner

Join our dynamic team in Gympie. We are currently seeking a dedicated Practitioner/Case Manager to join us on a full-time fixed term contract for twelve months. In this role, you will be at the forefront of providing direct therapeutic interventions to children and young people while offering crucial support to foster and kinship carers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish meaningful connections with children and young people across various age groups, utilising a micro-therapeutic approach to enhance resilience and understanding of personal history.
  • Assess strengths and risks within care placements, ensuring Foster and Kinship Carers acquire and maintain the knowledge, skills, and capability to provide safe and supportive care.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and implement targeted, time-limited therapeutic interventions for children, young people, and carers, tailored to different developmental stages (0-17 years).

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Social or Behavioural Sciences, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in working with carers, including training, recruitment, and onboarding.
  • Proven experience in assessing complex needs, developing individualized care plans, and providing in-home support.
  • Knowledge and understanding of child protection, including the Children Protection Act.
  • Demonstrated expertise in training and facilitating support groups.
  • Ability to operate within child-centred frameworks within a family-focused network.
  • Timely completion of complex documentation within required guidelines.
  • Current Blue Card (Working with Children) or willingness to obtain.
  • Current Licensed Care Service (LCS).
  • Current Queensland Driver’s License.
  • Current COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.

What we offer you:

  • Starting hourly rate from $47.49- $49.65 on SCHDI Level 5
  • Salary sacrificing – you pay less tax and increase your take home pay through RemServ, access up to $15,900 a year + $2650 for meals and entertainment
  • Access to Novated leasing
  • Employee discounts with 4% discount on retail such as Woolworths etc
  • Values of Love, Care, Hope and Humility are the foundation on which we operate from
  • We are part of a bigger organisation we have Residential Aged Care, Children and Families, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Homelessness Services, Foster Care and the wider Home and Community Services
  • Give back to your local community through this role
  • Work independently and part of a supportive team
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Access to Employee Assistance and Pastoral Care support
  • Staff Spiritual Retreat twice a year

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people with a lived experience of mental health. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing ongoing care and protection.

What happens now?
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join us in creating a brighter future for our community!

For adjustment to the application process or for more details please contact Lesleigh on 5480 4700.

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