Family Support Team Leader Role
We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional to lead our Family Connect and Support team in Armidale or Tamworth. As a Team Leader, you will oversee a team of social workers and case workers who provide support to at-risk families through assessments, advice, and referrals.
* Lead a team of approximately 5 Case Managers and Community Development Workers.
* Champion service improvements and practice excellence to ensure the best outcomes for children and their families.
In this role, you will draw on your expertise in Child Protection and Family Support to develop effective services that improve family functioning and child wellbeing.
The successful candidate will have a degree qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related discipline, as well as significant experience in program leadership, people leadership, and practice leadership. They will possess excellent understanding of child protection issues and client vulnerabilities, and the impact of trauma and its effect on child behaviour and development.
About Us
We are a flexible-friendly organisation that offers WFH options, sector-competitive remuneration, various recognition programs, access to long service leave after 5 years, and opportunities for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
Our Reconciliation Commitment includes paid plus unpaid cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, and the opportunity to be a voice on reference groups, cultural and professional development.
We value relationships with local Aboriginal communities and welcome applications from its members. If you have any specific needs requiring reasonable adjustment, please let us know what accommodations you require.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a team of social workers and case workers to support at-risk families.
* Develop and implement strategies to improve service delivery and outcomes.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve lasting change.
You will model and guide your team around the setting of professional boundaries with clients, and use your expertise to provide advice and assistance to team members in assessments of risk, safety planning, and trauma-informed decision-making.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. If you are passionate about leading a high-performing team and improving service delivery, we want to hear from you.