Foster Care Recruiter & Training Officer

Deliver carer assessments and reviews across the Grafton region

Support recruitment and community engagement activities, including some weekend

4 days per week with WFH flexibility, pool car provided, plus full training

We are seeking a motivated and community-focused

Carer Recruitment & Development Worker

to join our team based in

Grafton .

This role plays a key part in recruiting, assessing, and supporting carers to provide safe, nurturing homes for children and young people. This is a

4-day-per-week role

offering flexibility, training, and a mix of office, community, and home-based work.

About the role
Based in the

Grafton office , you will be responsible for delivering high-quality carer recruitment and development activities, working closely with carers, applicants and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Completing

carer assessments, reviews, and information exchange sessions

Supporting

recruitment activities , including community events and occasional weekend engagement

Maintaining accurate records and assessment documentation

Working in collaboration with colleagues to support carer development and retention

Working within trauma-informed and culturally safe practice frameworks

Benefits
The role offers flexibility, with:

1 day per week working from home

(and up to 2 days when writing assessments)

A

pool car

is provided for home visits, appointments, and recruitment events

Training provided

in Shared Lives, Step by Step and Winangay assessments

About you

Experience in

community services, OOHC, foster/kinship care or similar with transferable skills considered

Strong written skills for completing assessments and reports

Confidence in engaging with carers and community stakeholders

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

A current

driver’s licence

and willingness to travel locally

Relevant qualifications and experience will be recognised in line with

SCHADS Level 5 .

What’s on offer

SCHADS Award Level 5

(dependent on qualifications and experience)

Part-time role – 4 days per week

Flexible work arrangements, including

WFH

Pool vehicle for work-related travel

Comprehensive training and development

Supportive, values-driven organisation

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