Social Worker Toowoomba Regional

Role Overview

Social Worker based in Toowoomba, reporting to the Team Manager. This role focuses on fostering a positive and lasting difference for children and young people through support and collaboration with foster carers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide regular support via telephone and face‑to‑face visits to foster carers, including occasional unannounced visits; ensure all visits are documented.

Work with foster carers and the children/young people in their care in a culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, family‑centred manner.

Monitor and review the suitability and competence of foster carers, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing, and learning environment for children/young people.

Collaborate with carers on projects to coach them through steps and strategies to achieve set goals.

Facilitate support groups, carer social events, and training when required.

Qualifications

A recognised Social Work or other relevant qualification.

A proven track record in working with and/or on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.

A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children’s services and current best practice.

The ability to communicate simply and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse staff group at all levels, recognising potential language barriers and cultural differences.

Compensation and Advantages

Base salary: $88,090.08 – $94,788.72 per annum (1.0 FTE) + super.

Vehicle allowance and salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum.

Temporary full‑time position, 12‑month contract, two positions available.

Adaptable hybrid work framework to support work‑life balance.

Health and wellbeing package: discounted health insurance memberships, confidential counselling services.

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years’ continuous service.

Professional development: digital eLearning, face‑to‑face training, online library and Annual Learning Fund support.

Requirements

Successful candidates required to undergo a National Police Check, LCS Check, and hold or be willing to obtain a valid WWCC.

Valid driver licence required.

Equal Chance

Key Assets Australia is committed to equal opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. Key Assets is a child‑safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

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