House Manager, Child, Youth & Family.
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- $3000 retention bonus and 1 additional weeks leave after 12 months of employment
- Relocation package support available for successful out of area applicants.
- SCHADS Level 4 - starting from $44.58ph super penaltiesrates
- Opportunity to utilise NFP Salary Sacrifice to increase your take home pay
- Allocated pool car to garage at home
- Based in Alice Springs
About theOrganisation
At Life Without Barriers were all about creating safe supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day we work closely with families carers and communities to help shape brighter futures.
From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability mental health or those seeking refuge were here to break down barriers and build better lives.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each clients individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around!
What youll do
As a House Manager you will be responsible leading a team of Residential Youth Workers to support young people who have been placed in Out of Home Care by the NT Department of Children & Families.
You will seek to partner with families and other key stakeholders to ensure a strong support network for our young people. You will be passionate about involving family and supporting young peoples connection to culture your sense of adventure will take you to remote communities around the Northern Territory. You will be a compassionate strengths-based leader who creates a supportive and inclusive environment for your team.
You will be an advocate for the young people you support and believe in giving all children and young people a voice.
Please Note: The position requires the incumbent to work on a roster that will include some weekend and overnight shifts.
Skills & Experience Youll Require
- Either hold or be actively working towards a Cert IV in Child & Family Intervention or other relevant qualification.
- Experience working with children who are at risk or in the care of Child Protection Family Services and/or experience working with vulnerable people
- Experience working in a 24/7 residential care setting in a senior support worker or supervisor role
- Valid unrestricted Australian drivers licence.
- Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR Certification. Must be obtained at your own cost.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check Working with Children Check and NT Child Protection Check.
Benefits
- $3000 retention bonus and 1 additional weeks leave after 12 months of employment
- Relocation package support available for successful out of area applicants
- Allocated pool car to garage at home
- Flexible shift patterns with the stability of a set roster plus the option to pick up extra shifts if you choose
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and their families
- Career development and training opportunities with one of Australias largest social purpose organisations without needing to leave Alice Springs
- Be part of a supportive and welcoming team culture that values diversity community and cultural connection
- Access to salary packaging to increase your take-home pay plus penalty rates for nights weekends and public holidays
Why Alice Springs
Working in Alice Springs means more than just a job its a lifestyle. Enjoy a relaxed pace of living short commutes and a strong sense of community connection. Central Australia offers a unique cultural experience and some of the countrys most stunning natural landscapes right on your doorstep from the MacDonnell Ranges to Uluru. Youll also have access to training pathways and the opportunity to grow your career locally while making a real difference in the lives of young people.
How to Apply
Simply click Apply and follow the prompts. For any enquiries including persons with disability that require adjustments contact
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Restaurant Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Management Experience
- Math
- Caregiving
- Cleaning Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Nannying
- Supervising Experience
