Senior Case Manager Carer Recruitment and Placements
Core
Senior Case Manager responsible for recruiting, assessing, and placing foster and adoptive carers for children and young people in need.
Role type
Senior IC case manager (child protection/foster care)
Builds
Safe, nurturing homes for children and young people
Domain
Social services / Child protection / Foster care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Assessment of carer suitability, Probity and suitability checks, Matching children with carers, Annual carer reviews, Navigating complex situations, Legislative knowledge (NSW foster care)
Preferred skills
Empathy and sensitivity, Critical thinking, Analytical capability
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Respond to foster care and adoption enquiries and support prospective carers through recruitment; Complete thorough assessments of foster and dually-authorised carers; Undertake probity and suitability checks and develop carer support plans; Respond to placement enquiries and facilitate appropriate placements; Build strong relationships with carers to understand capacity and availability; Participate in matching meetings and contribute to placement decisions; Conduct annual carer reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC