About the role

The Residential Team Leader supports the needs of children and young people in out of home care (residential OOHC) programs as well as providing a support framework and operational management of support staff on your team.

The RTL reports directly to the Program Manager to ensure young people's Care Plans facilitate their participation in activities and experiences that enhance developmental, cultural, social, and therapeutic outcomes.

TASKS AND RESPONSiBILITIES

• Manage the daily operation of residential homes, including supervision and support of a team of House Managers (between 3-5)
• Work with the Program Manager to accept new referrals and meet new participants to the programme and assess their nature of difficulties
• Ensure the safety and welfare of children and young people in placements with the organisation.
• Work in collaboration with the wider organisation, government agencies and partner organisations
• Ensure timely and accurate records are maintained in line with organisation and legislative requirements
• Participate in and organisation of the on-call roster (additional wages paid)
• Coordination and oversight of administrative matters such as rostering, leave, performance management and assisting the Program Manager in budgetary matters.
• Monthly reporting to the Program Manager

benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees
• Access to training and ongoing development opportunities
• Small knit friendly team with an opportunity to grow and be creative in your role!

ESSENTIAL criteria

• Minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 3 years' experience working across a range of children, family and youth services 
• Experience in rostering, scheduling and coordination of people and services
• Proven ethical decision-making abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership experience with success in developing high performing teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Unrestricted NSW driver’s licence
• Current and valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Clear National Criminal History Check

For any recruitment enquiries please email us at [email protected] using the subject line: Residential Team Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Candidates of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island background are encouraged to apply.