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Team Leader Fostering and Kinship Care
Churches of Christ, Hervey Bay
Permanent Full Time Opportunity


Imagine working for us?
Our values encourage us to be accepting of differences and embrace all. Our size and variety offer you real choices and opportunities to grow your career.
As a not-for-profit entity, our employees can package up to $18,549 p.a. of their taxable income before your income tax is calculated. Up to $15,900 p.a. on every day expenses (such as mortgage payments, rent, groceries, bills and insurance) plus up to $2,649 p.a. on meal/entertainment benefits.
For more information on salary sacrifice and what that might look like for you, Click here.
By being such a large organisation, we are also able to offer a range of compelling benefits. Including but not limited to:

• Five (5) weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more,

• Generous salary sacrificing options,

• Opportunities for professional development,

• Flexible working hours, to support your work/life balance,

Discounts through our large network of retail partners including:

• JB Hi-Fi,

• The Good Guys,

• Goodlife Health Clubs,

• Bupa Health,

• Plus, many more;

About the role
You will be primarily responsible for overseeing carer recruitment and monitoring the quality of care being provided to children and young people living in family-based placements. You will also provide training to foster families to ensure they are equipped to provide the quality care that young people require.
Each day will be very distinct in this varied role however, your key everyday jobs will include:

• Oversee all functions of service delivery and practice including; initial screening, intake processes and response plans; the development, co-ordination, ongoing review and assessment of care arrangements; the provision of direct in-home support services to foster and kinship carers, and/or families, including the provision of afterhours and ‘on-call’ services on a rotational basis or as required.

• Provide practice oversight and direct supervision and mentoring to professional and paraprofessional staff providing advice, referral and direct support services to foster and kinship carers and/or families and the community.

• Maintain current knowledge in relation to; children having experienced trauma, child protection issues, effective prevention and intervention strategies in meeting complex needs.

• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders (family members, counsellors, statutory child protections services, school/teachers, police, health professionals, community support services) through negotiation of intervention plans to meet the individual needs of the child, young person, carers, and their family.

• Participate in the development of work practices and procedures in compliance with legislation and frameworks.

• Respond promptly to client grievances or escalate as appropriate.

• Work sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, children, young people, families and communities to provide culturally inclusive services and achieve sustainable outcomes within a culturally safe environment with the aim of circumventing the intergenerational cycle of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in care.

About you
You are a charismatic leader who assimilates seamlessly with your team members and can mentor them to achieve their potential. You can provide best practice advice when it comes to managing complex situations a.
With excellent communication skills, you are capable of liaising comfortably with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You have a comprehensive knowledge of legislative and service requirements and effortlessly promote a culture of compliance.
To be suitable for this position, your qualifications for the role will consist of:

• Degree qualifications in social work, psychology, social sciences or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the contemporary challenges for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks, including knowledge of, or the ability to acquire knowledge of the Child Protection Act 1999.

• A sound understanding of child development and trauma theory, to inform assessment and decision making.

• Understanding of the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act 2012.

• Current driver’s licence.

• Practical knowledge of financial management systems and budgeting.

• Current National Police Certificate – or the ability to acquire.

• Current Working with Children (Blue Card) – or the ability to acquire.

• Possess Licensed Care Service (Child Protection) – or the ability to acquire.

Who we are
Churches of Christ has been an active part of the community for more than 130 years. We have a significant presence in Queensland and Victoria with over 200 services in more than 100 communities. Thanks to the support of over 3,800 staff and 1,000 volunteers, we positively impact tens of thousands of lives each year.
We operate a range of missional and community care services to assist families, the elderly and people in the areas of early childhood care; children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services. We provide Christ-inspired care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. Visit cofc.com.au to learn more about us.
Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.
To apply
To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, please contact Jasmine Sims on 4152 0709.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications will be assessed as they are received