Job Description
- Provide support to women and children in a 24/7 Refuge
- Ongoing contract, 0.8FTE with flexible working arrangements
- Located in the South East
Looking for an experienced team leader to support a feminist family violence organisation running a specialist 24/7 staffed refuge.
This is a unique opportunity to join a specialist family violence service, leading a team of case managers and support workers to provide high quality response to women and children impacted by family/domestic violence. You will lead the team to assess and induct clients referred to the service, provide case management support, and ensure the efficient running of a 24/7 staffed refuge.
Role Purpose:
- To support the team to provide a range of service delivery response to women and children, including information, risk assessment, safety planning, case management, and referrals
- Manage the performance of the refuge team and provide additional training and support as needed to help them succeed in their roles
- Work with the Management team to lead and develop service offerings to increase the scope of services and number of clients supported
- Ensure the 24/7 refuge rostering and staffing needs are met
- Participating in rostered supervisor after hours on call support
- To build and maintain positive collaborate relationships with partner organisations
Essential Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology, Counselling, Art Therapy or related discipline
- Minimum 1-2 years management experience with demonstrated experience in developing and leading a positive and engaged team environment
- Experience working with clients impacted by family violence
- Relevant experience in Homeless, Crisis Accommodation, Residential Care, Family Services, and Child Protection programs highly desired.
- Availability to work 4 days a week including 1 weekend day, and participate in a rostered on call after hours service
You will also have or be willing to obtain a Police Check, a Working with Children's Check, and be able to provide 2 professional referees.
Why work with Tradewind?
Tradewind Australia is Melbourne's fastest growing agency recruiting for the Social Services sector. We pride ourselves on the strong and long-standing relationships we have formed with our clients and candidates.
We Provide:
- Your own consultant who will work hard to secure you the right roles for your skill set
- Access to roles offered exclusively through Tradewind
- Flexible hours improving your work/life balance
- No joining fees
How to apply:
- Send your CV to heather.catterall@twrecruitment.com.au
- If you have any questions about your application, contact the office directly on 1800 989 025, and ask for Heather
Join the Tradewind team and apply now!
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