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Team Leader- Home Based Care

Anglicare Victoria

This is a great opportunity for anyone who is passionate about making a difference for children and young people in Out of Home Care and lead a well-established and skilled Case Management team.

Your role:

Anglicare’s Out of Home Care Service in the Eastern region supports children and young people aged 0 – 18 years. The program provides a full continuum of overnight care options, from weekend respite to long term placements, with foster families. Key aspects of the service include recruitment, assessment and support of caregivers, working with the families of children in placement, grief and loss work, case management and fulfilling statutory obligations. 

What you will bring to the role:

  • Ensure the delivery of program services meets client requirements and is in accordance with the service agreements and within program budget requirements.
  • Monitor performance targets, outcomes, quality standards in service agreements, legislative and policy requirements, issues of quality of care issues, reportable conduct and complaints.
  • Monitor program performance and outcomes through the collection and analysis of service data and implement changes to the operation of the program.
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of quality partnerships with key agencies including the Victorian Government Department DFFH and other community services providers.
  • Participate in the professional development and recruitment of staff, including supporting a culture of reflective practice, quality supervision and coaching.
  • Initiate and implement service improvements and participate in service redevelopment and redesign.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the program budget and work with the Program Manager to maintain accountability for the program budget and implement corrective action as required.

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.

Qualifications:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work or related discipline at degree level or diploma level with experience relevant to child welfare

The important stuff:

  • Salary above $100,000 plus super plus salary packaging (Level 7 SCHCADS)
  • Office location: Lilydale
  • Step in to a role that will help you develop and grow as a leader
  • Professional development, training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience
  • A leadership team that are passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families 

How to apply:

For a detailed Position Description, click here:  PD_Team Leader HBC_HBC_East_Jan 2022.pdf

To apply for this position please click apply and complete the application form.

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 Gina Housakos, Acting, Program Manager Out of Home Care on Ph: 03 9896 6332.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

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