Foster Care Case Worker

Welcome to Lutheran Care. We are an energetic, forward thinking and values driven not for profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most. 

Our organisation offers a wide range of programs and services and we support communities through responding to the needs of individuals and families, community development, learning opportunities, accommodation and disability support. Current programs include Homelessness and Housing, Community Connections, Community Hubs, Community Visitors Scheme, Elcies Disability Care, Emergency Relief, Financial Counselling, Family Support and Education and Foster Care. Through innovative approaches, we strive to enhance the well-being of individuals and make a positive impact on their lives.

This is where you come in!

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Foster Care Case Worker to join our Team

The role will be based in our Kent Town office and will report to the Team Leader - Foster Care Services 

The duties of this role include:

• Managing a caseload of carer households.
• Providing casework through assessment, training, support, placement and advocacy.
• Assisting with planning and facilitating of special events and support groups for carers and families.
• Participating in the after hours on-call rostered support of Foster Carers.
• Assisting the placement co-ordinators with the process of matching and placement of children with approved Foster Carers as required.

You may be required to work remotely with limited supervision, undertake travel for regular home visits with Foster Carers, travel to other locations for intra and interagency meetings and have the ability to work outside normal office hours.

What's in it for you?

Lutheran Care values all its staff by ensuring that they are well supported through paid maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service, access to internal and external training opportunities, annual staff conference, professional development days, annual volunteer celebrations and an innovative and caring culture.

Want to know more? Head to our website for the full position description.

Lutheran Care is committed to providing a child safe environment therefore you will require a valid DHS Working With Children Check and a current Safe Environments for Children & Young People certificate. You must hold a current and unrestricted South Australian Drivers License and possess a registered roadworthy vehicle available for work use (employees reimbursed for work travel).

Benefits:

Lutheran Care values all its staff, students and volunteers and ensure they are well supported through paid maternity and paternity leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service, access to internal and external training opportunities, annual staff conference and professional development days, annual volunteer celebrations and an innovative and caring culture.

Applications must include a Cover Letter and a current Resume. 

For further information and instructions on how to apply, including a Job Description please visit our website at: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/

Applications close 17 April 2024

Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and those from culturally diverse communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.