Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us!

About The Role

Anglicare is looking for a Clinical Specialist within our Foster Care - Clinical Care Team to provide trauma-informed support and consultancy to families and staff within Anglicare's foster care program. Join/be a part of a team that is focused on guiding carers to support children's attachment and recovery from trauma and consider the therapeutic needs of the whole family unit.

This is a Maximum Term (12months, with the possibility of extension) Part time (4-5days a week) role based at Telopea.

Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Maintain consistency and best practises by developing and supporting Anglicare's clinical practise and therapeutic interventions for children in care.
• Ensure all case management aspects of foster care placements are implemented.
• Develop and review behaviour support plans and safety plans for children taking psychotropic medication or engaging in behaviour that places themselves or others at risk.
• Support carers to build their skills and knowledge about attachment, trauma, mental health and therapeutic parenting through individualised carer coaching and support.
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic training and group work to well resource foster carers and their support network.
• Identify and advise on therapeutic interventions as appropriate to the needs of the child and family.
• Provide access to appropriate resources for children and families.
• Actively engage and support stakeholders by establishing positive relationships with the child and their therapeutic care team, and coordinating communication between members of this team.
• Ensure client information is reviewed regularly and kept up to date by completing reports and file documentation in accordance with OOHC and agency requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, welfare/community services or related discipline
• Minimum two years experience working with children and families impacted by developmental trauma
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice in the areas of developmental trauma, attachment, therapeutic parenting and mental health and ability to incorporate this knowledge into practice.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical practice and assessment.
• Unrestricted NSW driver's licence.
• Understanding of OOHC practice and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated skills in assessment, counselling and casework.
• Knowledge of child protection and family support processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits of joining Anglicare:

• A warm, welcoming culture. Feel valued in a team that truly cares.
• The opportunity to integrate specialised knowledge into day to day practice.
• Ongoing training and development with a focus on career growth.
• Experienced and passionate leadership team who are supportive and collaborative.
• A team that values ongoing and regular supervision.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service
• Fitness Passport
• Access to discounts from over 400 retailers on our rewards program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.