Team Leader Youth Support

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Connecting Families Full time

About Us


Connecting Families' vision and purpose is to bring communities together to ultimately create a better life for children, adults, and families.

We hold a strong belief that every individual need is of the utmost importance and our entire team is committed on delivering this promise.

Supporting our vision are our core values
CARE - Capability, Authenticity, Respect and Empowerment.

We live and breathe these values every day and in every interaction we have with our clients and each other.


About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Team Leader to join our team. This role is based at our head office in Silverwater.

The Team Leader will provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to a culturally and linguistically diverse team of Support Workers who deliver the highest possible standard of care for vulnerable children in our care 24/7.

Some of the key responsibilities include;

  • Providing unparalleled service delivery and compliance while leveraging industry best practice, mandatory client practice frameworks, client feedback and Ministerial policy.
  • Assisting with on call work (scheduling, cancellations, complaints, support workers with any queries or concerns) including assistance with client medications and prescribed treatment.
  • Communicate relevant information to a geographically diverse team to ensure awareness of changes are known.
  • Monitor team performance to ensure children and young persons in care access opportunities and engage in meaningful activity.
  • Role modelling appropriate behaviour and practices.
  • Respond to emergencies in collaboration with other workers in accordance with policy and procedure
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Note_**_:
This role requires travel around Sydney and some regional areas. Travel expenses are reimbursed._

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About You

  • A minimum 2 years' experience in residential/respite services in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated resilience and flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes
  • Exceptional emotional intelligence to facilitate relationship and rapport building
  • Effective communication and people skills
  • Familiarity with current approaches to behaviour management and restrictive practice
  • Excellent written and verbal documentation skills
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Excellent understanding of Workplace Health and Safety legislation including your responsibilities as a leader

Your Requirements

  • Diploma or higher qualification in Child Protection, Social Work, Youth Work, Community Services or other relevant area
  • Recognised Trauma Informed Care training/qualification
  • Current Australian Drivers License
  • Current National Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Community Services Check
  • Current First Aid Certificate

Perks of the role

  • Attractive pay + superannuation + additional allowances
  • Access to discounts and perks from hundreds of retailers Australia wide
  • Access to our employee assistance program
  • Learning and development opportunities
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