Fostering Team Leader

3 days ago

Caboolture, Australia Churches of Christ Full time

**Team Leader Foster and Kinship Care**

**Churches of Christ, Children, Youth and Families, Caboolture**

**10 months Fixed Term, 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.

We also offer:

- Salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay;
- Five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more;
- Grants (for eligible employees) to assist in formal study;
- Access to online learning platforms to further develop your skills;
- Discounts through our large network of retail partners.

**Who we are**

Established in 1930, We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations.

Active in the areas of children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and residential aged care services, we provide care and compassion to vulnerable people at different stages of their life journey. With over 200 Services in more than 100 communities, we positively impact around 45,000 lives a year.

**Caboolture Location**

Caboolture, a vibrant suburban town located in Queensland, Australia, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, community spirit, and modern amenities. Situated approximately 44 kilometres north of Brisbane, Caboolture serves as a gateway to the stunning Sunshine Coast and the picturesque Moreton Bay region.

Caboolture boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, with various galleries, theatres, and community events. The Caboolture Regional Art Gallery showcases local and national artworks, while the diverse performances at the Caboolture Hub entertain audiences with live theatre, music, and dance.

The region's proximity to Moreton Bay also provides a host of water-based activities, such as fishing, boating, and kayaking.

**About the role**

As the Fostering Team Leader, you will lead and support a team of Case Workers and be responsible for overseeing carer recruitment. You will monitor the quality of care being provided to children and young people living in family-based placements.

The team will look upon you as the go-to person for coordinating and overseeing the referral and matching processes, care planning activities and the provision of ongoing support, monitoring and supervision.

Your days will be varied; however, your core duties will include:

- Planning, delivery and review of strategies that address children and young people's care and developmental needs across all the life domains;
- Managing all aspects of the workforce within your area of responsibility;
- Ensuring associated legislative and external reporting requirements are met.

You will be a part of a team of heartfelt practitioners who aim to give children and young people a positive journey through care.

**About you**

You are passionate about the welfare of children and achieving the absolute best outcomes for them.

As a deadline focused individual, you are capable of delivering results with ease. You are a charismatic leader with the proven ability to mentor your team members to overcome organisational hurdles and achieve shared goals.

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:

- A recognised qualification (Bachelor's degree or higher) in Social/Behavioural Sciences or related discipline;
- Solid experience in leading a multidisciplinary team in a child protection context;
- Applied knowledge and understanding of child protection and out-of-home care frameworks;
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of care services to children and young people in statutory care;
- Practical knowledge of financial management systems and budgeting.

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**

Le-Anne Torrens 07 5490 6400

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**Applications will be assessed as they are received.

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