Wesley Dalmar Maitland

• full-time position
• based in Maitland, NSW
• be part of leading new NFP making a real difference in the community.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services. Currently employing over 2,000 staff and 4,000 volunteers, Wesley Mission serves all areas of the community from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader to join the Wesley Dalmar team in Maitland in the Out of Home Care Program. The position offers challenging and rewarding opportunities where you will be responsible for the support of a team of case managers, to ensure children in out-of-home care (OOHC) are in safe, stable and suitable placements. In addition, you will implement effective case management to ensure that children, young people, families and carers receive integrated and coordinated quality services.

Essential criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Welfare, Psychology or related discipline
• 5 years’ experience working with children and families
• ability to lead, guide and supervise a team
• demonstrated ability to manage complex matters and work well under pressure and time constraints
• availability to work flexible working hours including some evenings and weekends
• working knowledge of the various legislations that govern Out of Home Care in NSW
• current unrestricted driver’s licence
• demonstrated ability to write reports to a professional standard
• experience in Case Management.

Desirable criteria

• familiarity with Permanency Support Program.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010, Grade 6. Generous salary packaging and a fully maintained motor vehicle are provided to the successful applicant.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and code of contact. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission (including provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number, criminal history record check and vaccination status). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For further information email: [email protected] using the subject line: OOHC Team Leader - Maitland enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.