Job description
- Supporting the recruitment, training & support of volunteers within Home Based Care
- 12 month full-time parental leave position to August 2025
- Leading a team of staff in the delivery of effective and quality Foster Care services
Your role
An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and innovative individual with a strong interest in supporting children and young people, to join our Out of Home Care Leadership team for a 12 month period covering parental leave.
The Team Leader Out of Home Care is responsible for leading a team of staff in the delivery of effective and quality Foster Care services supporting children, young people and their volunteer caregivers. This role has a particular focus on recruitment and support of foster carers.
About you
- Experience at a high level within children and families or ideally foster care
- Ability to lead, develop and mentor others
- Experience or knowledge of Best Interest Principles as outlined within the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
- Ability to provide children and young people with supportive placements whilst maintaining safety
- A commitment to working with vulnerable children young people and families who have experienced trauma
- Strong in communication and decision making
Qualifications
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline at degree level or diploma level with experience relevant to child welfare
The important stuff
- The base salary is $113,224 (soon to increase) plus super plus salary packaging (Level 7.2 SCHCADS)
- Office location: Lilydale
- Step in to a role that will help you develop and grow as a leader
- Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
- Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
- A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.
What our people say – “AV is an organisation where if you want to challenge yourself or explore opportunities, you don’t have to leave to do that. There are so many great people, programs and services, so it’s an organisation where you have great conditions for growth and development”.
How to Apply
You can download and review the position description here: Team Leader – Out of Home Care PD OOHC TL AW7 102023 V1.3 (1).pdf
To apply for this position please click “Apply Now” and complete the application form.
You will also be requested to attach your resume and cover letter that describes your motivation to apply for this role and any skills and experience relevant to the role.
For further enquiries contact Tarni Haywood via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader – Foster Care enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.
Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.
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