Team Leader

About Us:
Anglicare Sydney is a leading and highly regarded community NFP organisation in Australia.

Our vision is to see Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened. To achieve this, we are looking to attract the most capable and mission aligned people to join us.

For over 160 years Anglicare has been serving people in need
- providing care to older people and services to the vulnerable. We began because of people who saw a need in the community and who were compelled to make a difference. People motivated by Christian love and a passion to serve. If this describes you, we would love to invite you to join us
- About The Role
- Anglicare is looking for a Team Leader - Intensive Family Preservation & Restoration to lead and develop the Family Preservation and Restoration Case Managers and manage the day to day operations of the program
- This is a Maximum Term (till June 2026), Full Time role based at Summer Hill.
- Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Staff Support: Provide supervision, development, and training to staff.- Family Needs: Ensure case managers conduct thorough assessments and develop case plans within the Parents Under Pressure Program framework. Review and escalate reports for approval.- Program Fidelity: Engage in Parents under Pressure Training to become an accredited Therapist and Supervisor.- Integrated Programs: Implement systems and processes to ensure Family Preservation and Restoration programs work seamlessly with other Anglicare Community Services programs.- DCJ Targets: Monitor data entry, prepare monthly progress reports, and attend meetings with DCJ officials.- Quality Care: Assist in recruiting and supervising qualified staff and volunteers, including student placements.- Community Relations: Develop relationships with government and non-government services, local communities, and churches.- Budget Management: Monitor and review budget in consultation with the Senior Program Manager.- Compliance: Conduct regular reviews, audits, and evaluations to meet organisational and regulatory requirements.- Documentation: Maintain up-to-date client documentation and statistical information in the client management database.- Professional Development: Attend relevant training and professional development activities.- Leadership: Provide aligned and capable leadership, model organisational values, and develop staff.- Safety and Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage incidents.- Continuous Improvement: Review and implement policies and procedures for program improvement.- Respectful Environment: Foster an inclusive and respectful work environment, valuing diversity and cultural backgrounds.
- Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, or counselling.- Current NSW Driver's Licence.- Previous experience leading and developing a team.- Experience in case management working with vulnerable families and children.- Demonstrated skills in child protection and Family Preservation and Restoration practices and processes.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.

Benefits of joining Anglicare:
- A warm, welcoming culture- Ongoing training and development with a focus on career growth- Experienced and passionate leadership team who are supportive and consultative- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits - reducing your taxable income by $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 for salary packaging accommodation, meals and entertainment.- Employee Assistance Program - Free, voluntary and confidential counselling service- Fitness Passport- Access to discounts from over 400 retailers on our rewards program

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Anglicare - Jesus Christ honoured, lives enriched and communities strengthened.

Anglicare is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and has zero tolerance of child abuse.

Application Close Date: June 20, 2025