Organisation : Wesley Mission
Location : Sydney (Penrith)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 27 Jul, 2018
About the organisation
Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services. Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”
About the role
Wesley Dalmar is a large Funded Service Provider in NSW, with four different locations in Sydney which focus predominantly on supporting foster carers to care for children and young people. The Penrith program is responsible for working within the new Permanency framework to deliver restoration, guardianship, adoption, and permanent foster care services to approximately 60 children in the Western and South-Western Sydney areas.
We are seeking a full-time team leader to join the Wesley Dalmar team in Penrith. The position offers challenging and rewarding opportunities where you will be responsible for the support of a team of case managers, to ensure children in out of home care are in safe stable and suitable placements. In addition you will implement effective case management to ensure that children, young people, families and carers receive integrated and coordinated quality services.
Essential criteria
- degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline
- 5 years’ experience working with children and families
- the ability to work flexible working hours including some evenings and weekends
- current unrestricted drivers licence
- ability to work as a part of a team and independently
- demonstrated ability to write reports to a professional standard
- experience in Case Management
- current Working with Children Check clearance or willingness to obtain
Desirable criteria
- familiarity with the Permanency Support Program
- experience in Out of Home Care
- previous supervisory experience
- working knowledge of the various legislations that govern Out of Home Care in NSW
- experience using consensus based risk assessment with families (see definition: https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/risk-assessment-child-protection)
Remuneration
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010, grade 6. Generous salary packaging, and a fully maintained motor vehicle are provided to the successful applicant.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Team Leader – Foster Care via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Development
