Placement Support Worker, Foster Care (Christies Beach)

Christies Beach
- hybrid working arrangements (1-2 days from home)
- Join an innovative team that recently won the Anglicare Australia award in the Reconciliation category
- Be a part of change and support children in their foster care placements

**What we offer**:

- ** Competitive salary packaging**: Take home more with tax-free benefits, including up to $15,899 per year and an additional $2,650 tax-free each year for meals and holidays.
- ** Paid parental leave**:Get the support you need to start or grow your family, with superannuation contributions included.
- ** Career development**: Grow your skills and progress your career with genuine opportunities across the organisation.
- ** Discounted benefits**:Enjoy savings on motor vehicles, gym memberships, health insurance and more
- ** Employee Assistance Program**: Get confidential support for you and your family

**Who are we looking for?**: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Out of Home Care. With exceptional relationship building skills, you will succeed in working as part of a care team with children and young people, Foster Carers, AnglicareSA Child Protection and Out of Home Care programs, the Department for Child Protection, and other professionals on a daily basis.

You will use your cultural humility, knowledge of child and adolescent development and the impact of trauma to support and promote culturally safe and therapeutic care environments where children and young people are supported to heal and thrive.

**What can you expect to be doing?**:

- Work as part of a supportive team of Placement Support Workers and Cultural and Therapeutic Practitioners to deliver services to children, young people and their Carer’s in the northern metro and outer regions of Adelaide
- Use your assessment and organisational skills to coordinate strengths based, trauma informed service delivery and meet key performance indicators
- Work collaboratively with other service providers, facilitating a holistic service approach to families, children and young people in Out of Home Care

**What do you need to bring?**:

- Experience working with families and children and young people in a community services setting
- Knowledge of Child Protection and Out of Home Care systems and legislation
- Demonstrated strength in cultural humility

**Qualifications / Special Conditions**
- A tertiary qualification in Social Work
- eligibility to register for the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB)
- National Police Check (NPC) / Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Safe Environments for Children and Young People (Mandated Reporting certification)
- Australian Driver’s Licence

**Who is AnglicareSA?**: AnglicareSA, South Australia's leading social services provider, empowers over 60,000 individuals annually. Our 2,000 passionate employees and 300+ dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to support individuals, families, and communities. We address immediate needs while fostering empowerment, dignity, and maintaining control in their lives.

From emergency assistance to lifelong support, our diverse services cater to every life stage. We champion social justice, equality, and strong communities, because** together, we change lives.**

**How to Apply**: **Note: this is an expression of interest. You will be contacted should a suitable chance arise that aligns with your skills, experience, and availability.**

You can view the Position Description via the vacancy's advert on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.
- We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our _website_ for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan._
- AnglicareSA is a White Ribbon organisation committed to the prevention of violence against women._

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