Kinship Care Senior Practitioner
Kinship Care Senior Practitioner
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Be the Guiding Force for Families in Need
At Baptcare we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Kinship Care Senior Practitioner to join our Community Services team in West. Your role will be pivotal in supporting and empowering families facing challenges ensuring that every child finds a safe and nurturing environment within their extended family or community.
As a Kinship Care Senior Practitioner you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families. You will be responsible for assessing and facilitating kinship care placements providing ongoing support advocacy and case management services to ensure the wellbeing of these children.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of kinship care applicants considering their suitability strengths and potential challenges.
Collaborate with families case managers and other professionals to develop and implement tailored care plans that prioritize the childs best interests.
Provide ongoing support guidance and resources to kinship carers ensuring they have the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate the complexities of caring for a child from a challenging background.
Advocate for the rights and needs of children and their carers ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Maintain accurate and detailed case records ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:
Tertiary qualification in Social Work Psychology or a related field.
Extensive experience working in the child and family welfare sector with a focus on kinship care or outofhome care services.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse families and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with the capacity to think critically and make informed decisions in complex situations.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and a passion for supporting vulnerable children and families.
If you are a dedicated professional driven by a desire to create positive change in the lives of children and families we invite you to apply for this rewarding role at Baptcare. Join us in our mission to provide compassionate care and support to those in need.
To apply please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant qualifications and experience.
Baptcare is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
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Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- Working with Children Check
- Drivers Licence and own reliable vehicle
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
If you require support with the application process please contact
At Baptcare we value diversity in all forms and aim to cocreate inclusive experiences and communities with our employees volunteers the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
Baptcare is dedicated to the safety empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful protective environment that supports infants children and young people to feel safe and respected.
Baptcare (VIC TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW ACT WA) and Baptist Care SA to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together we are building on a shared history of care and compassion expanding our reach and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
