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Form of workAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply as we want you and the cultural knowledge you have to help us build and shape Outcare's service capability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may be prioritised to ensure workforce balance. This action is permitted under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
The Program:
Outcare provides great comprehensive care for children and youth involved in or at risk of becoming involved with the justice system. Our aim is to support and shift from surviving to thriving through therapeutically meeting the needs of each youth in their own supported home
We need the help of equally passionate team members, if you are able to place others’ needs ahead of your own, are capable of empathising and understanding how past trauma can influence values, protection mechanisms and one's ability to engage in their community, then phone us, we need team members like you.
We understand and accept, and we engage, trust and listen without judgement to the people in our care and team members alike, we are kind and open to new ideas, valuing the contributions of all for our success stories.
The Role:
The Team Leaders will lead our productive and diverse team to achieve goals that contribute to the lives of children and youth, Outcare’s service quality, stakeholder satisfaction and employee engagement. The role will require the ability to provide high quality case management to clients, in line with PeopleKind Group's purpose, values and relevant policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities:
Manages a caseload of children in line with their person-centred plans.
Develops person-centred plans and accompanying documentation for allocated children.
Assesses allocated children; prepares risk assessments; liaises with children's care, team members and external service providers.
Prepares person-centred plans that are co-designed with the children (and their family where appropriate).
Uses appropriate intervention models and strategies; and reviews progress against plans.
Leads and supervises a diverse, engaged and productive team to achieve children and organisational goals.
Maintains safe environment for self, team, colleagues and children by actively assessing and mitigating risks.
Builds collaborative, constructive relationships with children, manager, colleagues, and external agencies and others to meet mutual goals.
Ensures self and team completes administrative tasks including documentation, audits, reporting, and risk assessments.
On call roster as required.
You will have:
Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Mental Health, Community Services OR equivalent experience.
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children’s check
Valid Driver’s license
The right to work in Australia
What we give back:
Great salary packaging options (reduces your taxable income)
Career progression opportunities
Free, confidential counselling service
Working with a great team of like-minded people
Ongoing training that includes Outcare's certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training to give you the skills to make a bigger difference in peoples' lives
Who are we?
Outcare is a leading provider of reintegration and justice services in Western Australia. Outcare is part of PeopleKind Group, parent company to a diverse and growing group of organisations that deliver services encompassing disability, housing, allied health, justice, child protection and reintegration.
We exist to empower people to live their best life. And we live our values every day. We’re respectful, compassionate, courageous, resilient, and collaborative.
At Outcare, we’re committed to providing outstanding services for people engaged or at risk of engaging with the justice system. Through our person-centred approach, we support people to regain direction and maintain positive social engagement.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please send through your current Resume and a Cover Letter outlining your suitability to this role.
Applications close 5pm, 15th March 2024
*Please be advised, we may proceed with interviews prior to the closing date*
