Social Work Associate – PPIS Oasis Centre for Fostering

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of fostering services through case support, foster parent engagement, recruitment and outreach initiatives to promote foster care awareness and meet the needs of children requiring foster care.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist social workers in monitoring foster placements through home visits, regular check-ins and follow-ups.

· Provide practical support to foster parents and assist in addressing foster children's care and developmental needs.

· Coordinate appointments, referrals, family contact arrangements and services with relevant stakeholders.

· Maintain accurate and timely case records, reports and other required documentation.

· Support foster parent recruitment, engagement and retention initiatives, including responding to enquiries and following up with prospective foster parents.

· Assist in planning and implementing outreach activities, public education campaigns, recruitment events and community partnerships to raise awareness of foster care.

· Monitor placement progress and promptly escalate concerns relating to child safety, well-being or placement stability.

· Undertake other duties as assigned to support the effective delivery of fostering services.

Qualifications andRequirements

· Diploma in Social Work, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related discipline.

· Relevant experience in social services, recruitment, outreach or community engagement is an advantage.

· Good interpersonal, communication, organisational and documentation skills.

· Able to engage effectively with children, foster parents, prospective foster parents and community partners.

· Demonstrates empathy, initiative, professionalism and respect for confidentiality.