Foster Care Team Leader

Posted: 29/01/2025

Closing Date: 10/02/2025

Salary: $104,203.00 - $104,203.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Warradale

Job Category: Community Services & Development

Welcome to Lutheran Care We are an energetic, forward thinking, not-for-profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most. Our current programs include emergency relief, financial counselling, family support and education, community support, foster care, housing and homelessness services and disability services.

From South Australia to the Northern Territory, we provide a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness services, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and NDIS disability services. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk side by side with you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances. Our diverse range of programs isn't just a list of services; we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.

Our eyes are firmly on the future with our plan to harness new technologies and expand our service offerings and footprint in innovative ways.

We're looking for a **Team Leader**to join our **Foster Care Specialist**team base at **Warradale.**

Welcome to Lutheran Care We are an energetic, forward thinking, not-for-profit organisation, providing support to people who need it most. Our current programs include emergency relief, financial counselling, family support and education, community support, foster care, housing and homelessness services and disability services.

From South Australia to the Northern Territory, we provide a diverse range of vital community services, including homelessness services, foster care, emergency relief, financial counselling, family support, and NDIS disability services. Whoever you are, wherever you come from, we will walk side by side with you, regardless of cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, belief systems or circumstances. Our diverse range of programs isn't just a list of services; we're leading the charge to break down barriers and foster genuine inclusion and participation in our communities.

Our eyes are firmly on the future with our plan to harness new technologies and expand our service offerings and footprint in innovative ways.

Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of people facing homelessness? If you're ready to be part of a team that strives to bring hope and support to individuals in need, then we invite you to consider becoming our next team leader.

If you're passionate about leading a team that supports foster carers caring for children with complex needs and have a trauma-informed approach, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with us

**So, what’s the role?**
- Provide leadership, support, input and direction within Foster Care Services
- Lead and develop the integration of the specialist services into our program which includes contributing toward building a skilled workforce, who can therapeutically support the needs of families and children with complex needs.
- Interfaces between FCS and the disability sector, assisting the organisation in providing services to children through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

We’re focused on growing our allied health services and we’re looking for people who want the opportunity to contribute and influence the innovation and growth of services, ultimately enabling clients to live their best lives. At Lutheran Care we are all about “changing lives and building communities”.

**Essential Criteria**
- A degree level of qualification in Social Work which gives eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
- A sound knowledge of the effects of trauma and abuse, attachment issues and behaviour management in relation to children in care
- Demonstrated experience working within out of home and/or family-based care, including the impact of past government policies on First Nations people.

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please don't hesitate to contact Dawn Oakley at Lutheran Care on 0439 961 240

Applications must include a **Cover Letter** and a current **Resume**.

Applications close on 10th January 2025

We look forward to hearing from you