Team Leader - Therapeutic Homes Orange

About the Role

30 years young, CareSouth is growing, offering rewarding opportunities across NSW. We are a community-based organisation with a big heart supporting the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people and families every day.

About the role

CareSouth is seeking an experienced and compassionate Team Leader to join our team in Orange. You will coordinate the requirements of the team on a day-to-day basis, whilst ensuring the provision of services and support to staff and young people are in line with CareSouth's Practice Framework. We are seeking a positive and engaging leader who can demonstrate previous success in dealing with a home care-based model within a Therapeutic Framework Model of care.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/Welfare, Social Sciences, Disability or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity within the OOHC.
• Disability Services or Community Services sector.
• Proven flexibility, adaptability and able to respond and adjust easily to change in work demands.
• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of the ongoing effects of injuries, trauma and/or neglect and abuse.
• Proven effective interpersonal, conflict negotiation and resolution skills and to provide strong leadership under pressure.
• Able to provide evidence (either on commencement or at mandated intervals) a certificate of completion of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) online Worker Orientation module “Quality, Safety and You hold a current First Aid Certificate including CPR
• Current NSW driver’s licence (note that preferred applicants for the role will be requested to provide evidence of their driving history.
• Willing to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a (NSW) Working with Children Check Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Do you want to be a part of something great?

At CareSouth, we recognise that the work you do every day is what makes our organisation great. We want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. We are here to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self home!

To recognise the work you do we offer:

• 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
• Concessional leave, to be taken over the Christmas period
• Salary packaging entitlements
• Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program
• Tailored professional development pathways
• 24/7 access to our online eLearning system
• A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.

To Apply: Please review the Position Description available on our website for a comprehensive overview of the role. Your application must include a copy of your updated resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills match the attached Position Description.

Enquiries to: Karina Edwards, Program Manager Therapeutic Homes on 1300 554 260.

NOTE: Positions are subject to a Working with Children/NDIS Check and a satisfactory National Police Check.

CareSouth warmly welcomes EVERYONE, irrespective of their ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination.