Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 21st Nov 2021
- Regional VIC > Horsham
CatholicCare Victoria is excited to be implementing the new Therapeutic Residential Care Model in the Wimmera. This role provides an excellent opportunity to lead the team in the provision of a robust, trauma informed therapeutic model of care. Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.
CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.
We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.
We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.
CatholicCare Victoria’s Therapeutic Residential Care program provides care and support to young people aged 12 to 18 years, who are referred through the Child Protection system.
The Team Leader, Residential Care supports an enhanced response to delivering Therapeutic Residential care that is designed to create trusting, nurturing relationships with a small network of House Workers. With the advice and support of the Therapeutic Practitioner, House Workers provide relational experiences with therapeutic intent that support young people to recover from adverse experiences of abuse, neglect and trauma.
The Team Leader, Residential Care holds team leader responsibility for two Therapeutic Residential Care 2-bed care homes located in the Horsham area, to ensure the effective and efficient coordination of the program.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:
We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
For further information visit our website www.catholiccarevic.org.au.
Enquiries to: Benita Marson, Manager, Victims Program & Youth Services on 5337 8937