Foster Care Consultant Job in Elizabeth 5112, South Australia Australia

·         Dynamic and supportive team

·         Full time contract until June 2012

·         Northern location

·         SCW Level 4 + very beneficial salary packaging.

·         Excellent training and professional development opportunities

 

Do you have experience working with families and are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to further develop in an innovative team?

 

Join our Northern Foster Care Support team to assist in providing high quality, timely and effective intensive support to Families caring for Children under the Guardianship of the Minister. Our dynamic and innovative team works in partnership with the Families SA and health professionals to provide a care team and therapeutic care environment for children.

 

The person we are seeking has extensive experience in family work, Australian tertiary qualifications in Social Work with eligibility for AASW or qualifications in a related discipline. They are an exceptional communicator, able to relate to people from diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences. They are patient, compassionate and solution focussed, able to use cognitive behavioural and strength based narrative approaches. The ability to forge relationships, network and liaise with other service agencies to develop effective services is an essential requirement of the role, as is demonstrated knowledge of planning, report writing and evaluation processes.

 

We offer salary packaging to increase your take home pay, training and career opportunities, discount child care and carers leave.

 

To apply, lodge your application here or email swilliams@anglicare-sa.org.au or post cover letter and resume to Sallie Williams, Anglicare SA, PO Box 550, Elizabeth SA 5112.

 

Should you wish to discuss the role or seek more information please call Judi Kammermann on 8209 5415 during office hours.

 

Applications close: Monday 2nd April 2012.

 

NB: For your application to be considered favourably please ensure you briefly address the key requirements and criteria contained in the job description located at http://careers.anglicare-sa.org.au

 

We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and all other cultures.