Placement Support Worker

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Placement Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full-time contract until June 2019
• Based in Salisbury
• Support children in foster care placements

*PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE ANGLICARESA WEBSITE*

AnglicareSA

At AnglicareSA making a difference to the community is what we aim to achieve every day. With over 1800 staff and 700 volunteers, we have been supporting South Australians for more than 150 years. We understand there are members of the community who require assistance and for that reason we stand with our arms open to support people through every step of their lives. Our values underpin the work we do and influence us to recruit the right people.

We are the largest non-government provider of services to South Australian communities. And we would love for you to be a part of that! Together, we can continue to have a significant effect on the lives of South Australians.

The Position:

Join our team of 15 Foster Placement Support Workers to deliver a service to over 170 foster care households and 400 children in placements from Kangaroo Island to metro Adelaide. Provide Foster Carers with strengths based assessment and ensure families have access to resources needed to meet the needs of children in their care. Build effective relationships with the team, birthparents, Department of Child Protection, all members of the carer household and other professionals. You must genuinely embrace care and show warmth towards people.

Use your knowledge of trauma and children’s behaviour to promote the positive development of children and young people. Support the collaborative functioning of the care team around the child and ensure that the foster care environment is safe for the child. Work with foster carers to ensure that the needs of children in their care are met and that the child develops and grows.

If you’re looking for a role to utilise your case management and social work skills in a dynamic environment, and dream of making a difference to young people and children who are in foster care placements, we would love to hear from you!

Skills & Experience:

• A degree in Social Work / or tertiary qualifications in Social Science, Community Services or a related field.
• Child Safe Environments Certificate
• Experience working with children/children under guardianship of the minister and a sound understanding of the principles, values and legislation in South Australia that underpin Foster Care.
• Competency to consider the needs and strengths of individuals within the context of their family, social networks and community
• Ability to develop respectful and compassionate relationships with families, community members, colleagues and other service providers

Job Benefits:

Enjoy being part of an organisation which adheres to its clear values and behaviours in everything it undertakes. Build relationships with like-minded people who have a main focus to improve the lives of our customers.

We provide in-house training and professional development opportunities to support your growth and passion. You will also have access to attractive salary packing to increase your take home pay, discounted retail shopping options, gym memberships and Health Insurance.

How to Apply:

To apply and to view the Job Description please visit the AnglicareSA website - http://careers.anglicare-sa.applynow.net.au/

When applying, please ensure you address the demonstrable requirements/competencies in your covering letter.

For further information please contact Cherylea Smith on 8256 2178.

Applications close 9am Monday 30th July, 2018

AnglicareSA is committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please contact our Aboriginal Services team on 8305 9237 to discuss joining AnglicareSA.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to provide a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Some roles will also be required to undergo a DCSI Child Related Employment Screening Check or a Disability Services Employment Screening Check.