AddressAbout Us
We Care NSW is a provider of specialist Aboriginal disability and Out Home Care services. We are a growing Not for Profit organisation that prides itself on offering quality support services to children, young people and vulnerable adults. We offer range of services including psychology, speech pathology, disability support for people with psych-social challenges and out of home care services for children and young people. Our service delivery covers children, young people and adults in the Hunter, Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Sydney and Western regions.
The people we support are the focus of our care and their wellbeing and quality of life is our priority. We are committed to assisting young people to meet their goals and live as valued and respected members of their community.
**We Care NSW encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability and women**
About the role
In this role you will be responsible for managing and leading the Child Protection, incident response and Safety management teams across We Care NSW’s out of home care services. This includes safety and risk management planning, incident response and review, staff support and guidance and KPI reporting on areas for continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for embedding best practice and positive behaviour support across the organisation and ensuring all governance, contractual and legislative requirements are met.
Your previous experience in case management and/or safety/risk management planning and your genuine commitment to supporting the safety and well-being of children and young people will serve you well in this role.
As this role is responsible for programs located across NSW you will be required to travel and work from a range of locations.
Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in social work, psychology, social sciences, community services, education, health, early childhood, criminology, policing or similar.
- Significant experience in out of home care, Child Protection services, psychology or allied health services.
- Demonstrated capacity in writing and implementing safety, risk management and service improvement plans
- Experience in a case management or management role in the community services / allied health sector or similar.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to children’s services, the Permanency Support program’s aims and principles and OCG Standards for Permanent Care.
- Highly developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated skill and capacity in managing and leading teams
- Demonstrated experience in incident response management
- Registration with the NDIA as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner would be highly regarded.
In accordance with the We Care NSW, Health and Well-being Program to support the safety of our participants and staff, applicants are required to provide evidence of COVID-19 full vaccination (2 doses) unless a medical exemption is provided.
Why We Care NSW
- Be part of a growing Not for Profit organisation whose values align with yours: Caring, Accountability, Respect, Empowerment, Safety
- Access to Salary Packaging
- Variety - a rewarding career where no two days are the same
- Be supported by our Employee Assistance Program
- Family friendly organisation who understands work/life balance
How to Apply
If you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful, we want to hear from you!
Please click the "APPLY" button and attach your resume and cover letter.
You are required to address each of the selection criteria in you covering letter in addition to your resume. For further enquiries and/or a copy of the position description please call 02 4013 6*** or email **@wecarensw.com.au
