Foster Care Case Worker - Assessment

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. Our current programs include emergency relief, financial counselling, family support and education, community support, foster care, housing and homelessness services and disability services.

From South Australia to the Northern Territory, we provide a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness services, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and NDIS disability services. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk side by side with you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances. Our diverse range of programs isn't just a list of services;

we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.

Our eyes are firmly on the future with our plan to harness new technologies and expand our service offerings and footprint in innovative ways.

About the Role

We're looking for a Foster Care Case Worker to join our team based at Kent Town to cover a Parental Leave cover to March 2027

We are looking for dynamic, values-driven individuals to contribute to our innovation and expansion. This role is an opportunity to make a tangible difference, shaping the future of 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!

Your

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage an assessment case load of carer applicants in the LC Assessment Team to conduct thorough, competency-based foster carer assessments using the Step By Step assessment tool and process, OR other nominated assessment tools and processes as required.
• Assistthe Placement Team with the matching of children and young people into home-based placements.
• Provide information and ensure completion of mandatory training of foster care applicants.

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!
• Paid parental leave
• Access to free, confidential counselling sessions
• A kind and awesome workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• A degree level of qualification in Social Work and eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
• Registration in Step by Step Assessment tool
• Extensive experience in the out of home care 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, please contact Deborah Whitelock at Lutheran Care on

Applications close on Sunday 18 January 2026

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.