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SalaryCareSouth is a spirited, truly local community based organisation with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference 'every day'. Working across locations in NSW and ACT, we seek to inspire each other and the communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults and communities.
About the Role
CareSouth are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our Family Preservation Program on a Full-Time Permanent Basis.
Under the direction of the Manager, you will be responsible for providing strong leadership and coordinate the requirements of the team on a day-to-day basis whilst ensuring the provision of services and support to staff, clients and families in line with CareSouth's Practice Framework.
We are seeking a positive and engaging leader who can demonstrate previous success in dealing with permanency support, experience with adoption, guardianship, foster care, and family restoration/preservation.
The successful applicant will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/Welfare, Social Sciences, Disability or relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity within the OOHC, Disability Services or Community Services Sector.
- Proven flexibility, adaptability and ability to respond and adjust easily to changes in work demands.
- Demonstrated experience managing a team, including staffing, budget management, reporting and accountability.
- Understanding of the ongoing effects of injuries, trauma and/or neglect and abuse.
- Experience working within a Therapeutic Framework model of care.
- High level written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of the ongoing effects of injuries, trauma and/or neglect and abuse.
- Proven effective interpersonal, conflict negotiation and resolution skills and the ability to provide strong leadership under pressure.
- Demonstrated understanding and recent experience in child protection and Residential OOHC Services
At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home!
To recognise the work you do we offer
- A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.
- 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
- Concessional leave, to be taken over the Christmas period
- Salary packaging entitlements up to $15,899
- Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program (inc. free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
- Tailored professional development pathways
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system
To Apply: Please review the Position Description attached for a comprehensive overview of the role. Your application must include a copy of your updated resume and a cover letter (Max. 2 pages) addressing the Essential Criteria in the position description
Please note that only applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted. Be sure to keep an eye on your emails as applicants who are invited to an interview will be contacted via email to schedule an appointment time.
CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.
NOTE: Positions are subject to a Working with Children/Vulnerable People clearance and satisfactory National Police Check
Enquiries to: Alex Muir, Family Preservation Program Manager on 1300 554 260
