Team Leader, Family Connect and Support
Team Leader, Family Connect and Support
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Job Description
- Part-time (0.8) fixed-term contract position based on Anawain Country in Armidale or Kamilaroi Country in Tamworth
- $54.31ph - $59.86ph Super Salary Packaging
- Flexible Friendly organisation WFH options available.
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Societys vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children young people and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Societys vision we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic political and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
Our Family and Child Connect (FCS) program has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to lead a team based out of our Armidale or Tamworth Hub. The Family Connect and Support (FCS) program is funded by the NSW Government and helps vulnerable children young people and families to connect with local support services. FCS assists children young people and families experiencing life challenges to access specific and appropriate support services in their local communities and minimise the impacts from escalating to a point of crisis.
Youll lead a team of social workers and case workers to support at-risk families by providing assessments advice and referrals. Youll draw on your expertise in Child Protection and Family Support to ensure services are delivered effectively improving family functioning and child wellbeing.
Duties
Lead a team of approximately 5 Case Managers and Community Development Workers.
As part of a supportive and creative leadership team you will champion service improvements and practice excellence to ensure the best outcomes for children and their families.
Providing high level stakeholder management and represent TBS locally incl DCJ schools and Child Wellbeing Unit
Clinical support around practice skills and knowledge
Maximise outcomes for staff and clients through collaboration by capitalising on the practice experience and strengths across The Benevolent Socierty.
As a leader you will play an important role in fostering and supporting a positive collaborative and outcome focused team culture.
You will model and guide your team around the setting of professional boundaries with clients.
You will use your expertise to provide advice and assistance to team members in assessments of risk safety planning and trauma informed decision-making for vulnerable children and their families.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
Work/Life Balance -Enjoy flexible work arrangements including hybrid home/office options.
Recognition and Reward -Sector competitive remuneration various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
Professional Development -We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.
Our Reconciliation Commitment Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networkinggroups the opportunity for cultural and professional development.
Skills and Experience
You will have a degree qualification in Social Work Psychology or Community Development related discipline and:
People Leadership at least 2 3 years experience building/maintaining an engaged high performing team and developing their capability.
Program Leadership - experience managing and leading programs in the Community Services sector.
Practice Leadership - a passion for continuous improvement and implementing industry best practice into service delivery.
Flexible & Collaborative Approach lead this innovative team/program and engage a range of stakeholders.
Excellent understanding of child protection issues & client vulnerabilities and the impact of trauma and the effect on child behaviour and development.
Strong skills and experience in assessing identifying and addressing child protection concerns.
Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced environment ever changing environment.
Holistic strengths-based approach to achieve lasting change.
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Interested Apply online today!
Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.
If you have any questions please contactJane on for a friendly confidential discussion.
Employment Type
Contract
