• Join The Orange Door, Werribee an exciting new integrated practice model
• Leading an integrated team of family violence and family services practitioners
• Training, development and career stability at The Orange Door Werribee

About the Orange Door:

A key recommendation of the Royal Commission and the Roadmap for Reform was to establish a network of Support and Safety Hubs (‘Hubs’) across Victoria to provide a new way for women, children and young people experiencing family violence, and families who need assistance with the care and wellbeing of children to access the services they need to be safe and supported. These Hubs are known as The Orange Door. The Orange Door delivers a fundamental change to the way we work with women, children and families, and men.

The Orange Doors brings together different workforces and practices to create an integrated Orange Door team and a consolidated intake point in each Orange Door area to create a new way of support for:

• women, children, young people and families experiencing family violence;
• perpetrators of family violence;
• families in need of support with the care, development and well-being of infants, children and young people.

For more specific information about the program, position, key responsibilities and key selection criteria. Please view the positions description available here: 

Your role:

• This position involves both the management and coordination of an Integrated team as well as the support, mentoring, development of Anglicare Practitioners and Senior Practitioners, in a matrix supervision model. The Team Leader will be responsible for providing practice guidance and leadership to The Orange Door Practitioners across The Orange Door in the delivery of program requirements, to maintain the quality of service provided to people accessing the Orange Door for support.
• This will involve the requirement to collaborate closely with The Orange Door Leadership team to provide an integrated and client focused service for women, children, young people and families experiencing family violence and families in need of support with the care, development and well-being of children.
• Within the integrated model, the Team Leader will also work collaboratively, with an integrated approach across the service system, maintaining positive relationships with partnering organisations and developing new relationships with key agencies.
• Manage, build and maintain strong key stakeholder relationships
• Identify and manage obstacles and opportunities for development in the internal and external environment
• Effectively self manage behaviour and maintain and foster a culture of resilience

What are we looking for?

Professional experience and relevant qualification(s) in social work, psychology or a related discipline is essential. You are someone with:

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people
• Experience working with clients with complex needs and risk issues in any of the following service areas: Family Violence, Family Services, Child Protection, Mental Health and/or Alcohol and Other Drugs;
• Expert knowledge and experience working in social services leadership roles: established expertise and capability to lead and embed integrated practice;
• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment and risk management;
• Demonstrated cross-sectoral expertise in relevant disciplines, including but not limited to a knowledge of the drivers/causes of family violence, child development, attachment and trauma theories;
• Ability to work collaboratively to drive cultural change. A clear concept of the culture required to achieve integrated practice; the ability to deliver innovative practices that enhance integrated practice and promote quality standards; an understanding of how to build and establish effective practice cultures;
• Extensive experience in supervision of staff; strong problem solving skills and extensive experience in the development of effective team work skills.

What you need to know:

• A salary at SCHCADS level 7 which equates to around $102,000 plus super at full time
• A brand new Orange Door Hub
• Based at Werribee
• Full time role
• A leadership role, mentoring and supporting Orange Door Practitioners and Senior Practitioners
• Leadership and advice from Practice Leaders and the Hub Manager as well as the Anglicare Program Manager to support your needs
• Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
• Working hours are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday on site which is great for work life balance
• We are involved across multiple Orange Door Hubs
• You can draw upon the experience of others to set you up for success
• Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement. AV employees are required to either be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 or have a medical exemption. AV will require evidence that you are compliant with these requirements.

Ready to take the next step:

Start dates ideally 4th July.

To apply for this position please click apply below.

You will also be requested to attach your resume and cover letter that describes your motivation to apply for this role and any skills and experience relevant to the role.

For further enquiries contact Paul Ridley on 03 9412 6078 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader - Child Wellbeing - The Orange Door enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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