• Salary ranges from $85,126 to $91,588 per year+ 11.5% super
• Full-time and permanent
• Beneficial salary packaging under Anglicare's PBI status
• Additional benefits, including extra personal leave and paid parental leave

At Anglicare (NSW South, West & ACT), our core mission is to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty for children, young people, and families. We are committed to serving vulnerable communities in the ACT and regional, rural NSW.

We believe in fostering collaboration and development and offer a competitive salary package with benefits. We are a supportive team that values working together and enjoying the journey.

About the opportunity:

Anglicare NSW is seeking a Carer Support Practitioner to join our team continuously. In this role, you'll focus on growing and developing our pool of authorised carers through carer recruitment activities, assessments, and the organisation of training programs to ensure carers can provide therapeutic parenting to children and young people.

You'll work closely with Foster and Kinship Carers alongside the Permanency Support Program (PSP) Foster and Kinship Care Team to support high-quality care arrangements for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute community engagement strategies and partnerships for carer recruitment.
• Participate in foster and kinship carer assessment interviews and activities
• Complete carer reviews
• Assist in organising and attending carer events, including training sessions
• Desirable- previous experience using Step by Step model
• Work collaboratively in a team environment

What We're Looking For:

• A Diploma in Community Services, Human Services, Social Work, Welfare, or equivalent
• Experience working with children, young people, their families, and carers
• Experience in cultural strengths-based practice with Aboriginal people, families, and communities

If this sounds like you, your journey with us begins here. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!

If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact Dianne Lewis on 0439 592 324 (during business hours).

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants are welcome to apply.

Applicants may be required to undertake a psychometric profiling instrument and must obtain a Working With Children clearance through the Office of the Children's Guardian (NSW) and undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to employment.