Foster Care Assessor

REF: REF154
Date listed: 24 Mar 2025
Location: Sydney
Category: Child Youth & Family
Type: Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting children, families, and communities? Do you want to work in a culturally rich, supportive environment where your contributions are truly valued?

HiTalent Recruitment is working exclusively with a Not for Profit organisation in Western Sydney to recruit for a variety of roles in the Child, Youth, & Family sectors. This organisation is passionate about making a difference in our community. They are seeking a dedicated Foster Care Assessor to help recruit, train, and support carers for our Out of Home Care (OOHC) Program.

The organisation is committed to ensuring Aboriginal children and young people are placed in care environments that nurture their identity, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Our work focuses on providing culturally appropriate support to carers and kin, ensuring the best outcomes for children in care.

As a Foster Care Assessor, you will play a vital role in recruiting and supporting carers for our OOHC program, including emergency placements. You’ll work to build a strong network of carers, ensuring we can match children with the best possible care arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the recruitment and assessment process for new carers.
Develop recruitment materials and promote carer opportunities.
Respond to enquiries from potential carers and organise and present information sessions for prospective carers.
Conduct in-depth assessments and prepare reports for carer approvals.
Deliver training programs for new and existing carers, and facilitate regular carer support groups and provide ongoing support.
Work closely with caseworkers to ensure carers receive appropriate guidance.
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

What we are looking for:

Qualifications in Community Services or a related field.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience in child and family welfare, foster care, or a similar field (desirable).
Understanding of child protection, trauma, and the impact of abuse and neglect.
Ability to work collaboratively with government and community organisations.
A mature and compassionate approach to supporting carers and children.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Valid NSW Driver’s License and ability to travel as needed.
Current NSW Working with Children Check & National Police Check.

Benefits:

A family-friendly, flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance
A supportive, culturally rich team that feels like one big family
Ongoing investment in staff, with monthly training, cultural celebrations, and professional development opportunities
Full-time, ongoing roles, providing employment security and a strong foundation for a lasting career
Above SCHADS award pay, because they see the immense value of this work

If you are passionate about supporting Aboriginal children, young people, and their carers, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of a team dedicated to creating brighter futures.