Team Leader Residential Care
Job No:
Berry2887
Location:
Clayton, Victoria
Team Leader – Residential Care
- Great opportunity for development!
- Clayton location
- Full Time
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.
Berry Street’s Residential Care Program offers accommodation and support to children and young people who are referred through the Child Protection system.
We are seeking a leader who can support staff in their day to day work whilst keeping the broader needs of the program in mind. With a sound understanding of the developmental and therapeutic needs of children and young people who have suffered abuse and neglect and are on statutory protective and juvenile justice orders, you will use your demonstrated experience in managing staff to ensure a high standard of care is provided to young people placed within Residential Services.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to be flexible, supportive, network and liaise with other services and stakeholders, and work with a great team to ensure the best outcomes for young people. A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Welfare or related field is required for this role. You may be required to complete additional training to meet the qualification requirements for Residential Care.
Queries to Kellie Johnson, Senior Manager – Residential Care on (03) 9239 1400
Applications including your resume, cover letter and a document addressing the KSC to be submitted by 13 December 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