OOHC Carer Assessor
Core
Assess and support foster, relative, and kinship carers to ensure safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children in out-of-home care.
Role type
Senior IC child protection carer assessor
Builds
Safe placements and authorized carer networks for children in care
Domain
Child protection / Social work
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed practice, child development, statutory child protection, report writing, safeguarding risk management, legislative compliance
Preferred skills
Aboriginal cultural safety, disability support, complex behavior management, Step-by-Step assessment framework
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive carer assessments including interviews and home visits; Prepare assessment reports and recommendations; Undertake annual carer reviews; Deliver carer training programs; Assess carers' capacity for children with trauma or disability; Manage safeguarding risks and compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC