Job description
CatholicCare Tasmania is the primary social services agency of the Catholic Church across Tasmania. We have 60 years’ experience delivering a wide range of services and support to improve individual, family and community wellbeing. Our services are available and open to all with a particular focus on families, young people and children.
We have a new and exciting full-time employment opportunity for an experienced Out of Home Care, Regional Manager to join our Inspire@HOME Program.
Our Inspire@HOME Program provides support to young people 12 years to 18 years, who require placement in a residential setting. It seeks to provide a therapeutic healing environment and experiences for young people, which supports and assists them to overcome many of the challenges which they may have encountered in their short lifetime.
The Regional Manager reports directly to the Executive Manager, Family and Community Services and has operational responsibility for all therapeutic residential houses, special care packaged houses, case management and independent living pods across their region. This will include ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative requirements, KPIs within the programmes, Service Agreements, plus the overseeing of budgets and house staffing requirements. The position will also provide emergency “on-call” support to house teams on a rotational basis.
We are seeking candidates that share our mission and values, who can continue to enable their team to make a positive difference in the life of a young person in our residential care. The environment is at times quite challenging; however, you will be provided with ongoing extensive training and support in the role.
About you
To be successful, you will need:
- Extensive practice knowledge and experience of therapeutic care from a trauma informed lens using evidence-based methodology
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and legislative frameworks
- Clear understanding of current Child Protection Legislation
- Demonstrated ability to think commercially and strategically and to work in a changing and challenging environment
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets
- Current Registration to Working with Vulnerable People, and a current and valid driver’s licence
What we can offer
- Not-for-profit salary packaging
- Bonus leave days
- Strong values-based organisation
Enquiries
For a confidential discussion and further details regarding this position, please contact, Andrea Witt, Executive Manager, Family & Community Services on 0400 063 436.
How to apply online
Click “Apply Now”. Upload your resume and with guidance from the position description, please address the selection criteria and let us know why you are the right person for the role.
All applications will be reviewed once received.
The Archdiocese of Hobart and CatholicCare Tasmania is committed to safeguarding the interests of children and young persons. We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm and require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.