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- The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
Why this role matters
This opportunity boasts a career move that will see you lead an effective and high functioning team of case managers and specialist support workers to deliver client-centred homelessness and state-wide corrections program for people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.
You'll draw upon the skills and experience gained in your previous/current Team Lead role to ensure service practice models and standards are achieved and delivery of funding body requirements are met in the Housing Connect SASH, Veteran Services and the Street to Home programs.
The role you could play
We are seeking a dedicated Team Leader to lead an effective team of case managers and specialist support workers. As the Team Leader, you will work autonomously and proactively to provide leadership in the development and implementation of operational support services to rough sleepers, veterans, ensuring effective support to help people find pathways into housing and connections to other support services.
Responsibilities include
- Provide specialist expertise to workers to resolve complex case management issues
- Develop the capability of the team through coaching and training
- Assist with frontline implementation of practice model/processes and implementation of change
- Effective rostering and work allocation
This is a permanent full-time position, based in New Town, TAS. Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award Level 6.
You would have
- Experience managing and supervision of staff
- Degree qualification in social work, welfare, community development or related field OR demonstrated high level of sector knowledge and skills attained through previous appointments, service and study/development
- Relevant experience in the homeless and community service sector with excellent understanding of the homelessness issues
- Sound understanding of financial management and rostering according to awards
- Current TAS Drivers Licence
- Valid TAS Employee Working with Vulnerable Persons Check
- Willingness to undergo a national criminal history and work eligibility check
What we offer
- Flexible working conditions
- (Maybe eligible to) NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Discounted health and fitness programs through Fitness Passport
- Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
- Generous Parental Leave offering of 12 weeks
- Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate, and professional team members
- Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
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