Team Leader - Early Intervention Activities and Intensive Family PreservationFull time max term contract till 30/06/2025This role is paid under the Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award 2010- Level 6Central Coast, NSWThe Opportunity:The Team Leader EIA & IFP Central Coast is responsible for the leadership of other members of the team and will ensure a safe and supportive environment for all associated with the service.The team leader will lead a team of workers who work with children, families and young people who have varying levels of child protection risk. Using a person-centred approach and strengths-based approach, the team leader engages in therapeutic practice and ensures that clients are provided with appropriate advocacy, information, referral and support that reflect early intervention and specialised services of welfare issues within a child protection framework.Why work for us?Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schoolsSalary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)Discounted private health insurance through MedibankCareer and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport ProgramFree access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramPaid parental leave (after 12 months of service)About you:A degree in Social Sciences/Youth work/Community Welfare/Social Work or equivalent combined with a minimum level of 3 years’ experience in leadership roleDemonstrated effective leadership skills and proven ability to provide supervision to staffDemonstrated ability to develop, implement and oversee case management and plans using appropriate models of interventionProven ability to use a person-centred approachProven ability to use strengths-based approach to communicating and developing respectful, professional relationships with child, young people and families including positive communication and conflict resolution skills.Demonstrated experience in providing group activities that facilitate educational and recreational programs opportunities for young people to develop appropriate skillsDemonstrated understanding of the child protection legislationDemonstrated understanding and commitment to WH&S principles and guidelinesDemonstrated experience in Therapeutic case management, staff wellbeing, reflectionDemonstrated experience in financial managementThe successful applicant will possess a NSW Working with Children Check, Drivers Licence, first aid & CPR certificate and be willing to undertake a Criminal history check and a pre-employment functional medical.Who we are? Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au You must have the right to live and work in Australia.Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
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