About the role
selectability is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Team Leader- Child & Family Care to join our team. As a team leader you will be responsible for leading a team of Child & Family Care professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people in our care. Our youth residential program provides care and intensive support to children and young people who have a variety of needs.
Team leaders play a vital role in leading a team that supports children and young people to live their best life. Team leaders have a passion for working with young people and provide guidance and support to a team of youth workers.You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with the relevant Child & Family Care legislation and regulation, as well as organisational policy and procedures. You will build and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, families, and young people.
As a Team leader you will lead, coach, and mentor a team of senior youth workers and youth workers in meeting a child or young person's individual needs whilst promoting cultural safe and competent practice within the program.
Team leaders oversee house operations with a strengths-based, person-centred approach while also maintaining a strong outcomes focus.
The team leader responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
overseeing the daily operations of the Child & Family Care services which includes- monitoring, managing and supporting a team of youth workers to maintain: workplace health and safety checks, cleanliness of the property, managing positive behaviour support plans, compliance checking
ensuring that all team members are trained and up to date with relevant procedures and regulations
providing support and guidance to employees when required
reporting any concerns or incidents to the relevant manager
providing exceptional customer service to all internal and external stakeholders
maintaining professional boundaries at all times
maintaining accurate and up to date records and documentation
facilitating team meetings, and professional development activities
assisting children and young people in the development and delivery of their individual care plans and goals
assisting and empowering children and young people in maintaining their environment
About you
To be successful you must:
must have a minimum of Cert IV qualification recognised under the child safety minimum qualification standards, (or willing to actively study)
possess clear and effective communication skills
demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management
experience working in a team environment
exhibit an ability to problem solve
be able to follow policies and procedures at all times
be able to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals
must be available to be on call, to provide support and assistance as required
travel across selectability sites is required
Role requirements
must have a minimum of Cert IV qualification recognised under the child safety minimum qualification standards, (or willing to actively study)
a current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland drivers licence
a currently registered, roadworthy, and fully comprehensive vehicle
current nationally recognised First Aid and CPR certificates (or the ability to obtain)
a Child Safety & Personal History Screening check
a Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You'
About the offer
We offer a range of benefits including:
hourly rate of $*****+ super
up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
access to fitness passport
flexible working arrangements
career pathways and opportunities for development
employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees
Applying
If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role.
If you would like more information please contact selectability's HR team on or by email at
About us
selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improvingmental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regionalQueensland.
We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include Child & Family Care, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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