Wesley Dalmar Child and Family

• full-time position
• located in Tuggerah, NSW
• be part of a leading NFP organisation 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 ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”

About the program

Wesley Dalmar supports in excess of 700 children and young people in care, as well as their birth families and foster carers. We offer permanent, temporary, and respite care as well as a variety of supports to help children reach their potential and achieve permanency in their families.

About the role

This role will ensure that the placement and support of children in our care proceeds in alignment with our ethos and Family and Community Services priorities. The role will lead our diverse case management team in Gosford and work in partnership with our other services across the Hunter-Central Coast region to achieve the case plans for children and young people.

Essential criteria

• a degree qualification from a recognised tertiary institution in Psychology / Social Work / Social Science or related discipline
• minimum five years experience in Out-of-Home Care
• knowledge of NSW Child Safe Standards for permanent care
• minimum two years experience in leadership
• ability to develop professional partnerships and networking skills
• proven ability to meet deadlines and budgetary requirements
• strong organisational processes and procedures
• demonstrated high-level communication (written and verbal), negotiation and advocacy skills.
• sound record keeping, data collection and management, report writing and computer skills including an ability to concisely and accurately record all key interactions
• current NSW Driver’s Licence
• willingness to affirm Wesley Mission’s vision, mission and values.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (Level 7) with generous salary packaging available and a fully maintained vehicle. The agency provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development.

For further information, please contact Michelle Guthrie, Operations Manager, Hunter-Central Coast [email protected] using the subject line: Out-of-Home Care Program Manager - Tuggerah enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. 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 the provision of a valid Working with Children Check clearance number). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.