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Team Leader, Child Wellbeing - The Orange Door - Bendigo

Anglicare Victoria

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.

For more specific information, please review the Position Description available here:Download File PD_Child Wellbeing Team_Leader_Orange Door_Jan_2022.pdf

For more information about The Orange Door please follow this link- https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/careers/the-orange-door/ 

About you

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 get in return

  • A Salary of $100,000 to $104,000  plus super plus salary packaging (Level 7 SCHCADS)
  • Office location: Bendigo
  • A leadership role, mentoring and supporting Orange Door Practitioners and Senior Practitioners
  • 9am-5pm hours based at The Orange Door
  • Access to discounted health insurance, free Employee Assistance, Salary Packaging and a range of other employment benefits supporting your physical and mental health
  • Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
  • Our Rainbow Tick Accreditation
  • Leadership and advice from Practice Leaders and the Hub Manager as well as the Anglicare Program Manager to support your needs 

How to Apply

To apply for this position please click "Apply Now" and submit your application.

You will also be requested to attach your resume and a cover letter that describes your passion and motivation to apply.

If you have any questions at all please call Paul Ridley on 03 9412 6078 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader, Child Wellbeing - The Orange Door - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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