Support Manager - Child & Family Services
Full-time permanent position available
Work with teams in Perth & Wheatbelt
We are seeking passionate, dedicated, and emotionally resilient Support Manager to support our team and guide our Children and Young People in Perth and the Wheatbelt. This opportunity is Permanent Full-time during weekdays.
Own It- How we get the job done
As the Support Manager, you will ensure the coordination of all service at the residential site and complete day to day case work, guaranteeing the needs of our Children and Young People are being met in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
The Support Manager will enable our Children and Young People to improve their quality of life, participation in the community ensuring service delivery is person centred and is based on a framework of strengths based intervention and support. This will be achieve by providing excellent support, supervision and management of the Residential Support Workers.
This role will oversee some of the Out of Home Care services/houses in Perth and the Wheatbelt.
Make It Matter- What you will bring to make a difference in other's lives
Relevant Management experience of CYP in OOHC who have a disability and/or with complex care needs due to trauma-based background
Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences, Social Welfare, Psychology, Community Services and/or equivalent experience in service delivery.
Experience supporting staff who regularly face crisis situations in the course of their work
Knowledge and demonstrated experience to work within the relevant legislation, OOHC Standards, policies, and procedures
Capacity to apply culturally appropriate practices with Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Excellent oral and written communication and demonstrated administration skills and computer literacy
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary teams and in partnership with other services, and to receive feedback and guidance
Current drivers licence
Willingness to work out of business hours
Working with Children Check
Keep Calm & Be Happy- How you will interact with people and other benefits
Joining Lifestyle Solutions makes you feel like you are making a difference in people's lives. Our team is here because they care, and because of this, we have an enriching and rewarding culture within our teams. Other benefits include:
Competitive Remuneration Package
Team based decisions
Inclusive culture
Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
Respect- Who we are and why we do it
We're people who care. Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with a disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families and communities. Our customers receive services designed to meet their everyday needs and support them to achieve their goals. Our national workforce is committed to providing service that is reliable, responsive, flexible, friendly, empathetic and caring. We believe everyone is equal. We stand for everyone in society having equal opportunity and equal respect. We do this by providing our customers access to quality services and dedicated people who make a real difference in their lives. We believe this is everyone's fundamental right.
You can learn more about us here .
Join Us- Next steps
All applications must be lodged online. Applications close on Sunday 25th April at 11:30pm.Please include a Cover Letter addressing the points under "Make it Matter".
For more information about this position, please contact Lyndsey Regan on 0427 425203 or e**********.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert prior to the advertised date.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our organisation. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from under-represented communities and groups are strongly encouraged. We can provide adjustments to the recruitment process if required; please contact Lyndsey Regan to discuss how we can help.
As part of our process selected applicants will be required to undergo employment screening and probity checks prior to commencing, including a National Police Check Clearance.
