Supporter of Carer. 12 Month Contract - Toowoomba

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About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 5,500 employees working in more than 440 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.   
  
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
  
About the role
A fantastic opportunity exists for a full time Supporter of Carers to join the foster carers program in Toowoomba, covering the Toowoomba Region.
  
You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality Foster Carer recruitment, assessment and training. Your role will be instrumental in supporting carers to provide a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the physical and emotional safety of children and young people, as well as planning, co-ordinating and delivering training for our dedicated carers and prospective carers.
  
You will have the ability to build relationships, engage with people from diverse backgrounds and work in partnership to undertake rigorous Step by Step Assessments of applicant carers and deliver training packages including Shared Stories, Shared Lives.

This role require high level written and verbal communication skills, conflict management and negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of the Child Protection Act and relevant legislation and requirements in Queensland.
   
Skills & Experience 

• Degree in social work, psychology or human services (desirable).
• Exceptional verbal communication skills and report writing skills.
• Understanding of the issues facing children and young people in foster care.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in foster care.
• An understanding of the issues facing Foster Carers in providing care to children and young people or people with a disability in out of home care placements.
• Understanding of therapeutic and trauma informed practices to manage children's behaviour.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train and provide support to others.
• Analytical skills and the ability to apply this skill to assess Foster Carer applications.
• Understanding of the legislative requirements that operate for the care and protection of children.
• The ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current Drivers Licence. 

  
Successful  candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role)

Benefits
• Monthly RDO, Full Time 12 Month Maximum term position, based in our Toowoomba Office
• Salary packaging tax benefits + tool of trade vehicle (for personal use).
• Growing organisation with great career opportunities.
    

How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click on the 'Apply' button below and follow the screen prompts. For any enquiries contact our Senior Recruitment Advisor QLD on [email protected] or call 07 3440 6300


Applications close at midnight AEST, Monday the 23rd of July, 2018