- Flexibility with 24/7 shifts available across mornings, afternoons and overnight.
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people.
- Use your leadership experience to provide coaching and support to our team of dedicated Youth Support Workers
Are you an experienced people leader who is passionate about making a positive impact to the young people lives?
About us
Connecting Families’ vision and purpose is to bring communities together to ultimately create a better life for children, adults, and families. We provide short-, medium- and long-term accommodation for young people. Supporting our vision are our CARE core values - Capability, Authenticity, Respect and Empowerment. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care to our clients and each other.
About the role
We are currently looking for a team of House Leader to join our team in the Sydney metro area. The House Leader will coach and support a team of Youth Supports Workers who provide high-quality care and support to young people and children in our care by providing them with a safe, loving environment and trauma-informed care. The House Leader will act as a critical point of contact and escalation for Youth Support Workers and is responsible for the management and maintenance of the support home ensuring a safe environment for the young person and our team. This will include regular check ins when not on shift.
The key responsibilities of a House Leader are;
- Support Worker coaching and development
- Client management and care
- Day to day operations
- WHS and risk management
Most importantly, you will act as a role model to demonstrate positive attributes that allow young people to learn and feel safe which will in turn encourage aspirations for the future, build resilience and reduce vulnerability.
About You
- You have completed a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential Care) or similar.
- You have previous experience working with young people, preferably within an accommodation setting.
- You have demonstrated experience in a similar role leading and/or mentoring a team within community services
- You have well-developed written and oral communication and time management skills.
- You have the ability to connect and build rapport with the young people and show a genuine interest in the lives, whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- You have the ability to manage difficult situations and behaviours and be able to de-escalate these situations in a therapeutic way.
- You are committed to providing client focused services with positive outcomes.
To apply for this role, you will need to the following;
- A minimum Certificate 4 qualification in a relevant discipline
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- A current national Police Check conducted within the past 6 months
- A current and valid Australian driver’s licence with a reliable and comprehensively insured car
- A current First Aid Certificate issued within the past 3 years
- A certification in Hope and Healing? (You will be required to have this completed if successful)
- A certification in Trauma Informed Care
- A Hope and Healing Certificate
What we will provide you;
- A supportive team environment and culture
- A commitment to your professional development
- Opportunities to develop your career
Apply
If this role speaks to you and you want to make a difference to the lives of young people, join our team and click the "Apply Now" link.