Foster Care - Carer Support Worker

About the Role

Creating Links is seeking a dedicated Carer Support Worker to join our Permanency Support Program (PSP). The Carer Support Worker plays a crucial role in developing, supporting and supervising foster carers throughout their authorisation and ongoing care journey. You will work closely with case managers to ensure carers can meet the diverse needs of children and young people and feel supported in their role.

You will:

• Provide regular supervision, home visits, coaching and support to carers.
• Deliver pre‑authorisation and ongoing training programs.
• Conduct carer reviews and prepare high‑quality assessment reports.
• Support carers during placement transitions, challenges and complex situations.
• Provide crisis support and participate in the after‑hours roster.
• Ensure compliance with child protection, safeguarding and reportable conduct obligations.
• Build strong relationships w...