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Form of workThe Area Manager role leads a team of 5 Therapeutic House Supervisors and provides leadership, support and supervision.
- Salary range: $102,000-115,000K base + super with salary packaging options
- Supportive team environment
- Learning and development opportunities
CatholicCare's Permanency Support Program listens to the voices of young people in our care, recognises their uniqueness and tailor's responses to their individual needs. We build safe and engaged pathways through our broad suite of services and develop strong links to communities that support our young people beyond the bounds of Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC).
As a result of our growth initiative, a newly created position is now available for a skilled & experienced ITC Area Manager to join our Sydney Metro team on a full-time permanent basis. The role of the Area Manager is pivotal in overseeing the effective operations of intensive therapeutic care houses, ensuring the provision of tailored support to young individuals within the framework of ITC principles. Collaborating closely with the House Supervisors, the Area Manager plays a central role in fostering a culture of positivity and empowerment while managing risks in accordance with CatholicCare safeguarding and workplace health and safety standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide strengths-based solutions focused supervision, support and mentoring to 5 House Supervisors and their Teams.
- Supervise all daily operations from the allocated house/s.
- Management of house finances & budgets, administration, client record keeping, rosters, HR, training & onboarding.
- Ensure compliance with incident management, reporting and escalation requirements and that organisational obligations under mandatory reporting, child protection, safeguarding and WHS.
- Ensuring the quality of service provision aligns with CatholicCare standards & regulatory requirements.
- Implementing trauma-informed practices.
- Assisting with staff recruitment and rostering.
- Overseeing budgetary and administrative tasks.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology or Social Welfare, including electives on trauma, OR relevant Diploma AND Graduate Certificate.
- Minimum of 3 years' direct experience in working with high risk or vulnerable children and young people in an out of home care environment.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience leading a small team using contemporary approaches.
- A well-developed understanding of Out of Home Care Services, Intensive Therapeutic Care and Child protection and support in NSW and experience in their practical application.
- Strong youth engagement and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage crisis situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Commitment to EEO, WHS, risk management and quality improvement practices.
- Current Driver's Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.
- High level of positive regard for children and young people.
We know that changing roles can be a big decision, so here is what we can offer you:
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 increasing your take home pay!
- Rewards and recognition.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Employee well-being support.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- An Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with a Cover letter and Resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
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