Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services (Community Services & Development) Salary package of up to $150,000 (Inc $133k Base +11.5% super and $15,900 Sal Pac Benefits)Our opportunity We have a rare opportunity for a new leader to join our leadership team as the Manager Home Based Care. This role will oversee our Foster Care, Kinship Care, Adoption and Permanent Care programs, undertaking the effective recruitment and ongoing support for quality carers who provide safe and nurturing homes for children and young people who are no longer able to live with their birth families.
This role will provide strong leadership across a dedicated team of practitioners working to support young people and families. It will drive quality outcomes, performance, and compliance to enable quality services for all who work with Cafs.
To find out more, view the position description on our job ad at cafs.org.au. About you We are looking for an impactful and experienced leader to join our team. This role will drive positive culture, performance, and outcomes across a range of out-of-home care programs. You will inspire connection and collaboration amongst the team, driving improved performance and compliance across our variety of programs. You will have demonstrated experience in program management and driving positive outcomes across a complex work unit.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working within out-of-home care programs within the community services sector.
Our successful candidates will hold the below skills and attributes: Relevant tertiary degree in Community Services, Social Work or related discipline. Strong leadership experience paired with leadership and/or qualification would be highly advantageous (highly desired).Demonstrated leadership experience, leading and supporting multi-disciplined teams (mandatory).Home Based Care program experience (Highly desired).Strong and authentic interpersonal skills with experience building and supporting high functioning teams.Alignment to Cafs values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Kindness & Innovation.QUALIFICATIONS Relevant tertiary degree in Community Services, Social Work or related discipline. Strong leadership experience paired with leadership and/or qualification would be highly advantageous.
OUR ORGANISATION AT CAFS, YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Cafs (Child and Family Services Ballarat) is a proudly independent community service organisation, with our head office located in the Ballarat Community. We celebrate diversity and strive to be inclusive in everything we do. For over 156 years, the heart of our service has been the wellbeing of children, young people, and their families. Today, that commitment stands strong, and we extend our programs to include everyone who needs assistance across the Grampians and Central Highlands. What is on offer at Cafs? Join an organisation that lives its values.Inclusive, supportive, and innovative teams.Above award entitlements, including 3 days paid Christmas Leave.Rewarding careers with professional development and dedicated resources to support your growth.Salary Packaging options up to $15,900 plus meals and entertainment.We would love to hear from you. To find out more about this opportunity, contact Tania Vincent-Wade, Executive Manager Client Outcomes on 03 5337 3333.
WANT TO APPLY? To apply for this role, please submit your application through the online portal by selecting the 'apply now' button on our careers webpage.
Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and will be subject to a satisfactory Police Check outcome and an employment Working with Children Check. Cafs encourages all staff to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Applications are now open and will close 13th of January, 2025. Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for an interview prior to the closing date.
At Cafs, we welcome applications from all people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, People with disabilities, LGBTI people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions.
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