• Lead and deliver a therapeutic approach to home based care
• Be part of a leading organisation in trauma informed care with a strong sense of community
• Feel valued as part of a dedicated team who really care about children and young people
• New and exciting opportunity in Southern metropolitan suburbs

ABOUT US

Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years, our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster and Kinship Carers in the same way, so that they too can take care of some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.

THE POSITION

The Family Support Team Leader position is a unique opportunity to be part of Lighthouse Foundation’s new and innovative Family Support program (commenced in 2023) which provides therapeutic case management and supports to children and young people 0-18 years living in kinship/kith care, or who are involved in family reunification and preservation.

The role offers the opportunity to lead a team of thoughtful and passionate Therapeutic Case Managers and Therapeutic Carers, in line with the Lighthouse Model of Care, ensuring children and families receive case management, therapeutic support, and participate in a thoughtful and caring community.

The role will lead service delivery, people management, and ensure best practice and quality services. Our promise is to provide our carers and their families with the genuine therapeutic care, sense of community and a circle of support they need. A key feature to this program is our ‘Hub Home’ model which is a central place where carers and young people have a place they can come together to create a sense of belonging and community. The Hub Home is a place to provide a space for children and young people, and allow carers to have a break, as well as host regular activities and events year-round. This model helps to create a ‘village’ of extended support for each child, allowing them to develop positive, healthy attachments with adults who care about their safety and wellbeing. Lighthouse believes this strong sense of community will help to improve the overall stability in placements, continuity in care, and gives carers the quality, tangible support they need to thrive.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Bachelor Level Qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or related field
• Current driver’s licence
• Valid first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
• Criminal Records check
• Current Working with Children check
• Disqualified Carer Registration Check

Key Selection Criteria

• A passion for supporting families, working alongside children and young people who have been impacted by abuse, neglect and trauma.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to lead a team, and drive positive culture
• Demonstrated experience working in a home-based care, statutory or family services sector
• Understanding of and ability to apply theory into practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work within a team environment
• Commitment to and understanding of the vision and work of Lighthouse Foundation
• Ability to plan, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines as required
• Experience with conflict resolution and mediation

ON OFFER

• Fortnightly clinical supervision from our Psychological Wellness Team
• Fortnightly operational supervision with Program Manager
• Fortnightly Group reflective practice sessions
• Ongoing training and development through the Lighthouse Institute
• Being part of a caring community, who really values you

HOW DO I APPLY?

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the Position Description, provide your Resume and Application letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

To submit your application, click "Apply Now".

Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.