Night Residential Unit Supervisor
Job No:
Berry2755
Location:
Shepparton, VIC
- Shepparton location
- Part time, permanent position
- Excellent salary packaging benefits!
Join Victoria’s largest independent child welfare organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. We believe everyone should have a good childhood, growing up in families and communities where they feel safe, nurtured and have hope for the future.
At Berry Street, we’re proud of our 140 year history of providing high quality services and support to children, young people, women and families impacted by violence and abuse. With a multidisciplinary team of over 1300 staff passionate about delivering our diverse range of services, we’re making a real difference in the lives of thousands of Victorians every year.
The Night Residential Unit Supervisor will provide supervision, support, coaching and mentoring to a team of Night Residential Care workers across the region to ensure a high quality, therapeutically focused care.
In addition, the Night Residential Unit Supervisor will attend to and respond to queries, incidents and concerns from staff in a prompt manner. This role plays a vital part in ensuring overnight safety plans for young people in out of home care are met and will be based on-site from the Unit. Further to the Residential Care program, this position is also a key contact to respond to regional incidents in the broader Out of Home Care space.
The successful applicant will ideally hold a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or other relevant qualifications coupled with previous industry experience.
We are seeking someone who has the ability to identify opportunities for improved practice and can meet the flexible demands of the role. Previous experience leading a team would be advantageous.
Queries to Nicole Jeffs, Team Leader Residential Services on 5822 8100
To apply, simply submit your resume with a one-page cover letter addressing the key components of the role by 11pm Tuesday, 25 September 2018
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Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.