Placement & Respite Coordinator

Job Category:
Community Services & Development

Welcome to Lutheran Care!

We are an energetic, forward thinking, not-for-profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most.

From South Australia to the Northern Territory, we offer a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness support, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and NDIS disability services. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk alongside you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances. Our programs aren’t just services; we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.

With a focus on the future, we are embracing new technologies and expanding our services in innovative ways. If you are ready to be a part of a passionate team that’s making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

We're seeking a dynamic, values-driven individual to join us in a parental leave contract. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting the continuation of high-quality services that empower clients to live their best lives. At Lutheran Care, we're all about changing lives and building communities - and you could be part of that journey.

Our Foster Care Service (FCS) is funded through the Department for Child Protection (DCP) to provide family based foster care services in the SA Metropolitan North, South, West, and East, the Adelaide Hills, the Barossa, Fleurier Peninsula and the Murray/Mallee regions.

The aims and objectives of this role are to liaise with staff of the Department for Child Protection (DCP);
Placement Services Unit (PSU), DCP Case Management and LC Foster Care Services team to receive and process referrals of children who may be considered for a placement with LC Foster Carers and to provide case worker support to respite only households. The role works closely with these teams to ensure the best possible placement outcomes for each child.

What’s in It for You?

We believe great work deserves great rewards. When you join Lutheran Care, you’ll enjoy:

• You're Amazing Day – a day off just for you!
• Access to free, confidential counselling sessions
• A kind and awesome workplace culture

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• A Bachelor of Social Work (or above) i.e. Masters
• Knowledge and experience of out of home care services and issues facing foster carers
• Case Management experience in out of home sector

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you! Show us your experience and enthusiasm for the role by submitting your application below. If you would like a confidential chat about the role, feel free to contact Dawn Oakleyon .

Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including culturally diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates, to join us in our vision of “changing lives and building communities”.

Please note, Lutheran Care retains the right to close this advert earlier upon identifying a suitable candidate.