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We are seeking a self-motivated, engaging and organised leader to step into the new role of Case Work Team Leader for the QLD South West Region Foster and Kinship Care Program based in Toowoomba. If you are passionate about leading and serving a team of compassionate, dedicated and focused professionals in their support of children, young people and foster carers, then this role is for you.
The Case Work Team Leader and team, work with children and young people with a range of developmental, behavioral, and psychological needs. This role will work with families, carers and broader support networks to create stability for the young person by facilitating the achievement of stability and permanency. You will be required to co-ordinate the team resources to provide supports to foster carers, family, kin and children/young people to achieve individualised outcomes. You will primarily oversee the quality and validity of services, leading by best practice example.
Operating under a strong clinical governance model, you will work within a team of independent practitioners within a specified regional geographic area. This will be achieved by providing hands-on support in situations of complexity or where team members are absent, as well as providing practice leadership and therapeutic mentoring to a team of Caseworkers.
Some travel will be required in the surrounding regions to support our clients, including our Ipswich office, for meetings as required.
What we are looking for:
* Knowledge of the Child Protection sector desirable
* Qualifications in the sector or related field desirable
* Proven leadership experience
* Passion for fostering a positive team culture
* Strong organisational and prioritising skills
Please note appointment to this role is subject to the following compulsory screening checks:
* National Police Check
* QLD Working with Children Check – Blue Card
* LCS Suitability Check
What we can offer you:
At Foundations Care you will be able to access a range of benefits:
* Salary packaging
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Flexible working and family friendly environment
* Professional supervision and support
* Employee Assistance Program
* Access to Headspace wellbeing program
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Your application will include the following questions: What's your highest level of education? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? How many years of people management experience do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Case Management Team Leader?
There are an increasing number of children and young people in local communities across Australia that can no longer stay at home because their families are unable to look after them or they may be at risk of harm. Foster care is about providing a safe and supportive home for these children.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
There are an increasing number of children and young people in local communities across Australia that can no longer stay at home because their families are unable to look after them or they may be at risk of harm. Foster care is about providing a safe and supportive home for these children.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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