Carer Assessor, Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and complete the recruitment and assessment process of carer applicants in accordance with organizational standards
• Schedule and conduct home visits and meetings with applicants, families, and referees to complete assessments
• Recruit foster carers through various media outlets, advertisements, and community information sessions
• Identify training requirements, safety concerns, or placement issues and provide recommendations to the care team
• Support potential carers in applying reflective and critical thinking regarding the impact of the caring role on their lives
• Contribute to the corporate review of assessment tools to ensure focus on children's outcomes and therapeutic care models
• On-board and train new staff members within the Carer Recruitment and Support System

Requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification with eligibility for AASW membership, or a Bachelor of Psychology
• Demonstrated experience in undertaking child-focused assessments within a child and family welfare setting
• Significant casework experience from a strengths-based and culturally appropriate perspective
• Knowledge of the CARE model of therapeutic care or similar trauma-informed models
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes
• Current unrestricted Driver's Licence

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package including a mobile phone and laptop
• Monthly rostered day off (RDO)
• Salary packaging tax benefits, including meal entertainment and novated leasing
• Supportive team environment and access to Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for career growth within a large, leading social purpose organisation

About the Company

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation with 8,000 employees working across more than 500 communities in Australia. We provide essential support to children, young people, families, people with disabilities, older people, and those experiencing mental illness or homelessness. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and ensuring every individual has the environment they deserve to grow.