CARER SUPPORT OFFICER

Carer Support Officer

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Full Time Permanent

About the Role

The role of the carer support officer is to coordinate all aspects of support, training and development of foster carers to ensure that all of their holistic needs are met, and they have the knowledge, skills and experience to provide stable and safe care to children in foster care. The carer support officer is responsible for the ongoing support, development and mentoring of carers who care for young people in Lifestyle Solutions foster care program to support the permanency and quality care of children and young people we support.

Benefits

• Competitive SCHADS Award level 4.1
• Salary packaging options of up to $15,900 per financial year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive, values-driven team culture
• Employee wellness and EAP programs

Duties

• Deliver carer assessment, reviews, and development plans
• Facilitate carer training, mentoring, and cultural learning
• Recruit and onboard new foster carers
• Visit carers’ homes to assess safety and provide support
• Build partnerships with community and external stakeholders

Benefits

• Tertiary qualification in social work or related field
• 2 + years in OOHC, disability, or child services preferred
• Strong understanding of child protection legislation
• Cleared WWCC, NDIS Worker Check and Police Check
• Valid driver’s license

Who we are

At Lifestyle Solutions, we’re all about empowering people. We support children, young people, and individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives in safe, caring environments. Equality, respect, and opportunity are at the heart of what we do.

How to apply

Apply online today. For questions, contact Paige at [email protected]. All applicants undergo thorough screening for child safety.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and other diversity groups.