About This Role
We are seeking a skilled Professional to join our team as a Care and Support Specialist.
This position is responsible for providing High-Plus support for children and young people in Foster & Kinship Care within the local area.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Social Work, Human Services or a related discipline, and excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with children and young people in care.
Key Responsibilities
* To ensure high-quality care and support for children and young people in out-of-home care with their carers/families.
* To undertake intervention planning for children/young people and carers which is needs-based, trauma-sensitive, and relationship/attachment focused to assist them to reach their full potential.
Requirements
* A 3- or 4-year tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, or a related discipline.
* Or relevant Diploma with relevant experience.
* Or substantial experience in a similar role.
You must also be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children and young people, the impacts of trauma, and the resulting emotional and behavioral issues.
In addition, you must hold a current Driver's Licence and a Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and be able to obtain a positive Police Check and any other legislatively required personal history screening as required.
What We Offer
* Role-specific professional development inclusive of face-to-face and online training in addition to induction and training.
* Flexible working arrangements which can include negotiated work-from-home options.
* The opportunity to increase your take-home pay with our salary sacrificing benefits.
* Staff undertaking on-call duties are eligible for an on-call allowance and additional leave entitlements.
This position offers a competitive annual salary plus superannuation in line with our Enterprise Agreement (dependent on qualifications and experience).
About Us
We are a leading provider of services and support for families and young people, people living with a disability, and older people, living by our values of Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, and Empowerment.