• 7 months fixed term full-time opportunity with view to extend
• Based in Newcastle working across Wallsend & Windale
• Work for a top NFP provider with a strong 75-year history of providing care

Key Benefits

• Competitive base rate + salary packaging with NFP tax-free component
• Access to in-house learning and development programs to assist your career growth
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service

About the role

At BaptistCare HopeStreet, we seek to transform the lives of people in our communities who are living with disadvantage or experiencing great personal trials.

The Pathways Team Leader provides team leadership, supporting the team to provide integrated, holistic wrap around support, to work alongside vulnerable / marginalised communities.

The role includes Hub oversight of a multidisciplinary team, including students, and volunteers.

The Pathways Leader demonstrates, promotes, and supports BaptistCare’s values, guided by our theories and principles of best practice.

The successful candidate will have:

• Degree or Diploma in Community Services, Counselling, Social Work or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years working in a Counselling &/or community-based Case Worker role
• Mental Health First Aid accreditation, Trauma Informed Care training (or willingness to participate in training)
• Child Protection training / knowledge / experience
• Ability to work within an integrated approach that is person centred and includes strengths base, narrative
• Ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working with and understanding the issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Experience working with women from CALD backgrounds (sex workers, DV, LGBT+ communities) or individuals who may be experiencing complex concerns
• Demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare's Christian identity and enthusiastically promote the organisation's values through every interaction at work
• Demonstrates understanding of DFV, Suicidality, self harm and risk screening
• Sound understanding of group program delivery, counselling and support service delivery
• Possess exceptional interpersonal skills and thrive in dynamic, diverse community environments, adapting to new challenges and opportunities with ease
• Collaborate seamlessly with multiple teams, projects, and contexts, utilising strong negotiation and conflict management skills to achieve successful outcomes
• Skilfully identify, cooperate, and coordinate with local stakeholders, building strong relationships and partnerships that benefit clients and communities.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership and provide guidance to the team during client crises, leveraging problem-solving skills, high-level client intervention skills, advocacy skills, and knowledge of the service sector to drive successful outcomes
• Current NSW Drivers Licence
• Hold a current Working with Children Check
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to obtain a first aid certificate

About Us

BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports thousands of people across more than 100 locations in NSW, ACT and WA. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.

We love what we do and the communities we help. With us you can deliver life-transforming care, create a career you’ll love, and join a team who make a difference.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘’Apply Now’’ and attach your CV and a Cover Letter.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.

Successful applications will be subject to a police background and working with children checks.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.