Case Worker | Foster Care Services

About the business

At ac.care we want all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships.

We are a non-government organisation (NGO) and our values (CARE – Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships, and Excellence) underpin the work we do.  Together, as one team we CARE to ensure all country people experience the same seamless and consistent service across all touch points in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.

ac.care is a Child Safe organisation and provides an environment where the safety of children and young people is our highest priority.

About the role

ac.care is seeking a Case Worker for Foster Care to work collaboratively as a team member within the organisation to deliver services to foster care households and children in placements across the Limestone Coast.

The Case Worker supports Foster Carers through home visits, phone and email contact to engage Carers to support their role as providers of care that has a strong child focus lens.
The role will promote the positive development of children and young people ensuring their needs are met. The role will support the collaborative functioning of the care team around children and young people and ensure the foster care environment is safe.

As part of this you will:

• Assist Manager with planning and co-ordination of program activities.
• Identify and contribute to program/service delivery performance outcomes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of frameworks, policies, procedures and other resources to achieve outcomes.
• Manage risk in accordance with ac.care policies and procedures and Legislative requirements.
• Work effectively with the Manager and other members as part of ‘one ac.care team’.
• Work collaboratively, developing respectful and compassionate relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality outcomes e.g. Department for Child Protection, birth parents, carer household, professionals and/or other carers or significant community people.

Benefits

• $43.08 per hour
• Full Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Five (5) weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging benefits and 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation.

Special Conditions

• Current SA driver’s licence ‘Class C’ or interstate equivalent
• Current Satisfactory Working with Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.
• Valid National Police Check
• Safe Environment “Through their Eyes” training certificate or willingness to obtain in accordance with ac.care policy.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Tertiary or formal qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in Social Work, Social Science, Community Services or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in case management, case noting, assessment and referral.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Knowledge of the effects of trauma and abuse, attachment issues and behaviour management in relation to children in care.
• Use of self-reflective practices that build understanding of how personal experiences shape values, beliefs and responses to children, families and colleagues.
• Experience in effective communication both oral and written with a broad range of people from a variety of backgrounds.

How to apply

You may apply via SEEK, or email: careers@accare.org.au

In support of your application:

• Subject line:  Your Name:  [Case Worker Foster Care – MTG]
• A cover letter outlining your reasons for applying and addressing the essential qualifications and experience highlighted in the position description.

Include a current CV/Resume with contact details for two (2) referees, one (1) of whom is/was a direct line manager.

Please head to our website at www.accare.org.au for a copy of the position description or for more information call Sherri Winter on 08 8724 5400.

Applications close 15th December 2024.

www.accare.org.au