• Permanent full-time opportunity

About the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Team Leader to join the Home Based Care Program in our Eastern Melbourne Region. The Home Based Care Program delivers case management support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families in a foster care arrangement, and oversees the recruitment, supervision and ongoing support of volunteer carers.

As a Team Leader, you will provide effective leadership, supervision and support to a dedicated team of case managers, carer support workers and volunteers. The role will work closely with the Child, Youth and Family Preservation Manager to lead the delivery and ongoing development of high quality, consumer-focused services. The Team Leader will also contribute to carer recruitment and retention strategies to promote growth of the foster care program.

About you

To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a Bachelor level degree in social work, psychology or a related discipline.

You will also have:

• Previous experience in the provision of supervision and mentoring support to staff, preferably within the child, youth and family welfare sector
• Sound knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the child, youth and family, and out of home care sectors
• Demonstrated ability to form effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• The ability to thrive in a busy work environment – being flexible in prioritising your workload to suit the needs of the program
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a positive team culture

Click here to view the full position description.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Gillian Harris-Dawson – Manager, Preservation & Reunification on 0468 672 234 (during business hours).

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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