Carer Engagement and Support Consultant (Full-Time) - Foster Carer Recruitment and Assessment - Flexible Location / NSW

About the Role

This is a full-time (35 hours week), 18month contract opportunity (with the view to extend), where you can be based at any PSP site across NSW including; Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, North Parramatta or Dubbo.

Whilst the position will be based at one of the above sites across NSW, this is a statewide role where you will be supporting carers across NSW. There will be an occasional need for travel across the state.

We’re looking for someone who’s not just passionate about supporting carers—but someone who knows how to find the right people to care for children who need it most. As a Carer Engagement and Support Consultant, you’ll be right at the heart of building, supporting, and sustaining a strong network of foster carers.

This isn’t just a desk job. You’ll be out in the community, assessing and connecting with potential carers, delivering training, helping navigate challenges, and walking alongside carers as they support some of the most vulnerable children and young people.

About you in the role

As part of Uniting’s Carer Engagement and Support team, you’ll play a vital role in foster carer recruitment and engagement, ensuring that children and young people are matched with capable, nurturing carers.

• Recruit, assess and onboard new carers
• Support and mentor existing carers, including through allegations and complaints
• Deliver foster carer training, reviews and development plans
• Collaborate with Caseworkers to support children and young people
• Represent Uniting in the community and raise awareness of child safety
• Participate in regular team and clinical supervision meetings

You’ll be part of a warm, committed team, supported with clinical supervision, statewide forums, and professional development opportunities.

About You

You’re confident, compassionate, and proactive. You understand the importance of finding and keeping the right carers, and you thrive in a role that blends autonomy with collaboration. You’re comfortable working in homes, at events, and in tough conversations— and you bring energy, humour and resilience to everything you do.

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences or related field
• Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills
• Experience supporting venerable people
• Carer assessment experience or willingness to obtain Step-by-Step Assessor accreditation
• Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel when required
• Group facilitation or training delivery skills (essential)
• Warm, flexible and emotionally resilient nature

Even Better

• Demonstrable assessment skills
• Accreditation in the Step by Step assessment tool (highly desirable)
• You may be a person with child protection experience
• A person who has worked with children, youth or families
• A person who has conducted assessments in a non-child related field of work

Why Join Us

At Uniting, you’ll join a purpose-led, inclusive team committed to supporting children, families and carers every step of the way. We offer:

• Generous salary packaging
• Fitness Passport & wellbeing programs
• Career development and training
• A values-led, people-focused culture
• URewards employee discounts

How to apply

To be considered for this opportunity you MUST:

Click “Apply now” and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and what you think your skills you can bring to this role. (max. 1 A4 pages).

Should you have any questions, please contact Alex Sullivan from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team at 0466 801 937/ asullivan@uniting.org using the subject line: Carer Engagement and Support Consultant (Full-Time) - Foster Carer Recruitment and Assessment - Flexible Location / NSW enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, which include National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks and Reference Checks.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.

Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by Diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues and the clients and communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.