• Full time role offering flexible work hours and flexible office location (Work from Home 2 days per week)
• Provide direct support, professional guidance & development to the Community Services & Housing Division in Community Development, social engagement and practical support for clients.
• Help to create trusted places where people gather, community is strong & lives are transformed

About the role:

The Practice Leader will offer on-the-ground’ support, professional guidance and development to Community Services & Housing employees that promotes BaptistCare’s values in all aspects of support of our clients. As a Practice Leader you will work alongside teams to promote good practice and support continuous improvement in service delivery that is in line with BaptistCare values.

This role will specialise in the development of Policy and Procedures, training, and implementation of quality service delivery in the expertise area of community development, social engagement and practical support for BaptistCare's Community Services and Housing stream across NSW. 

About you:

To be considered, you will have:

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant field
• Demonstrated experience (at least 5 years) in relevant field
• Clinical membership of relevant professional body (e.g. PACFA - Psychotherapy and Counsellors Association of Australia)
• Demonstrated experience in reviewing practice and / or auditing and identifying practice gaps and designing and implementing practice uplift strategies
• Proven ability to develop resources and facilitate workshops
• Experience in coaching and influencing without having, or using, decision making delegation
• Proven experience using client information systems, data systems and technology and proven ability to learn new programs and technology
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work
• Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and skills professionally and operate within accepted practices, styles & legal/ethical standards
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a high performing team
• Supervisory training, experience and ongoing learning plan related to providing supervision/coaching/mentoring
• Knowledge of the relevant sector, Legislation, Practice Standards, Government initiatives, and current research
• Knowledge of and the ability to engage with external stakeholders working in the relevant sector
• Willingness to undertake travel between BaptistCare locations
• Current driver’s license
• Current Working with Children Check

If you’re looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career with BaptistCare, then we would love to hear from you!

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.