• Full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month fixed term contract
• Social and Community Services Employee - Level 6

About Us

We are a growing and innovative social enterprise supporting around 10,000 South Australians each year through housing and community services. Seeking opportunities to build positive pathways and connected thriving communities, we are one of few South Australian organisations offering an integrated model of housing and support. Together, we are committed to effecting long-term positive change for those we work with and the communities we work in. Together, we are improving lives and building strong, resilient, and connected communities.

The Opportunity

Junction Australia is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner - Family Based Care to join our team in Adelaide. In this pivotal role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the lives of foster children and young people by empowering our foster carers through trauma-responsive training, clinical consultation, and comprehensive support. Your expertise will not only enhance the capacity of our foster carers but also elevate our service delivery to new heights, ensuring every decision and action is rooted in empathy and informed by best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Empower and train a dedicated team of FBC staff and foster carers, leading them with innovative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Navigate and manage complex cases with professionalism and insight, providing expert guidance and co-working where necessary.
• Craft and oversee the implementation of personalised, culturally sensitive care plans that truly resonate with the needs of children and young people.
• Champion continuous improvement by steering research initiatives, shaping policy development, and evaluating programs to adapt and thrive.
• Ensure our practices comply with rigorous standards and regulations, embodying excellence in every facet of your work.

We are seeking a person who:

• Is skilled in culturally sensitive practices, adept at working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Has experience in foster care, including assessment and case management, particularly for children and young people affected by trauma, abuse, or neglect.
• Is proficient in social work and trauma-informed therapies, with abilities in planning, interventions, risk assessment, training, and supervising.
• Has strong documentation skills, ensuring clinical records are maintained and completed consistently and accurately.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with children, young people, colleagues, and external partners; knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory requirements.

What We Offer

• Values-driven culture
• Generous salary sacrifices benefits
• Great professional development opportunities
• A You are Amazing Day – an extra day of leave to spend however you want
• A supportive, flexible work environment with paid parental leave and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• A NADIOC Day - an extra day of paid leave to attend NAIDOC celebrations
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance
• Access to wholesale prices on selected products at Harvey Norman

You Will Need To:

• Complete our online application process
• Hold or are willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check
• Hold or are willing to obtain a current Safe Environments Certificate
• Hold a current unencumbered Australian driver’s licence and be willing to drive
• Undertake rostered on-call responsibilities as needed
• Willing to work occasional flexible hours to meet operational requirements

How To Apply

Click on the "Apply Now" button to be redirected to our recruitment site. Please ensure you complete all questions before submitting your application.

For further confidential inquiries please contact Sandra Dzafic, Manager Operations, Family Based Care on 0456 747 728.

Junction is an equal opportunity employer that embraces a culture of diversity. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Junction is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child and family abuse.