Residential Care Team Leader

• 2 x Full-Time and Permanent positions
• SACs 4.1 Salary Classification (SCHADS Award)
• Weekdays Only
• Continuous Professional Development 

HenderCare Foundation has multiple vacancies for Residential Care Team Leaders to support the Residential Care Supervisors and provide higher duties within the residential space.

Our commitment to delivering quality care and safe, nurturing, and stable environments to children and young people under the guardianship or custody of the Department for Child Protection is paramount to the HenderCare Foundation. 

The team is engaging, collaborative, and supportive to ensure you’re able to reach your full potential. You’ll work alongside colleagues who have extensive industry experience and with supportive management who are dedicated to your development and success in the role.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

Reporting to the Residential Care Supervisors, you will facilitate the day-to-day operations of one Residential Care placement allocated to you. This role operates in a hybrid model, meaning you will work 2 out of the 5 days as a Youth Worker and the remaining days as the Team Lead, offering moderate-level supervision to the team within the placement and being the first point of contact for senior management.

You will support the delivery of high-quality therapeutic care services and ensure that every child or young person placed into the care of the Foundation feels safe, nurtured, and heard.

You will also:

• Conduct scheduled 6-week supervision engagements with staff and monitor onboarding and progress, reporting back to the RC Supervisors.
• Develop Personal Development Plans on a 12-month basis for staff.
• Support the coordination of ongoing rosters. 
• Assist in the management and reporting of risks and concerns to relevant reporting bodies.
• Monitor and report on residential services, including budgets and records to the supervisor.
• Provide and maintain safe work environments as required by both policy and legislation.

Our Team Lead role is the equivalent of a Senior Youth Worker, with higher duty delegation and low-level supervisory responsibility. You will remain an integral part of the team, maintaining youth work duties, however, provide oversight of the placement to assist with the supervisory duties of senior management.

We are looking for engaging, energetic, and passionate people who show a strong commitment to the overall support of children and young people. Showing initiative and being confident in your own skills and abilities will allow you to thrive in what can be a challenging environment. Be the captain of your own team and lead with openness, integrity, and equity to ensure you’re providing the best care and support to the children and young people in residence. 

You will also bring:

• Experience in the delivery of Residential Care services.
• Sound knowledge of the child protection system in South Australia 
• Experience in working with children and young people to address the impacts of trauma. 
• Ability to demonstrate leadership values, including conflict resolution.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

You’ll also need to hold a minimum Certificate IV Child Youth and Family Intervention or Certificate IV Disability or equivalent.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a psych evaluation.

Get in touch for more information | *******@hendercare.com.au

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive salary
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities 
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity? You will need to:

• Update your profile and apply on SEEK only.
• Attach a current Resume/CV.
• Include a Cover Letter (2 pages max).

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications close on Monday, 25 March at 12:00 pm

Please do not e-mail your applications.