About the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide operational support and leadership to the team across out of home care services. The role provides clear vision and direction on service deliverables, creates a work environment that enables high performance, defines and measures key performance outcomes in partnership with the team to address service outcomes and improvements.

It is hoped that this role can support the professional development of staff members within the team in gaining experience of many aspects of the program, which should align with education engagement/attainment.

About You

To be successful you will need to demonstrate:

• To effectively operate information and client management systems
• To provide administrative support to the team to ensure that operational compliance is met in areas such as training provision, OHS, child safety and other areas as required (e.g. first aid, WWCC, drivers licence, registers etc)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills that will equip them to provide ongoing support to the direct care team where required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced knowledge and experience in the provision of therapeutic care for children and young people presenting with complex needs & trauma-based behaviours
• High organisational skills, and evidenced ability to prioritise with confidence
• Relevant Diploma level qualification and/or significant (i.e. 2years+) experience, including ongoing relevant professional development

• National Police Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• Current Western Australian Driver’s Licence
• 395 Screening Check

Working with Uniting

Uniting WA’s purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We address the causes of vulnerability and disadvantage, stand for a just society and support individuals and communities to be valued and connected. We are a not-for-profit community services organisation and part of the mission of the Uniting Church in Australia and Uniting national network.

Working within our values of being imaginative, respectful, compassionate and bold. Uniting WA provides the support and development for you to belong and thrive. Benefits of working with us includes additional annual leave, generous long service leave, access to additional salary packing and a great team environment. We value social and cultural diversity and are committed to a safe workplace and strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature age workers.

Uniting WA is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

Enquiries can be directed to Jessica Arrowsmith, via [email protected] or on mobile 0459 243 111 or Fiona Cafferty via [email protected] on 0437 607 416. Use the subject line: Program Assistant - Children's Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description outlining further details will be available at https://unitingwa.org.au/join-the-team/