Who We Are
CareSouth is a local, community based organisation with adynamic and bold vision to make a difference 'every day'. Workingacross locations in NSW and ACT, we seek to inspire each other andthe communities in which we operate. Our purpose is to influenceand support the safety, development and empowerment of children,young people, adults and communities.
About the Role
CareSouth is seeking to appoint a Team Leader to support theimplementation of our Intensive Therapeutic Care & SignificantDisability programs based in the Queanbeyan region. Our youngpeople come from a background of trauma and we are looking forpeople who will work with their strengths to see them thrive. Couldit be you?
Under the direction of the Manager, provide strong leadershipand coordinate the operational requirements of the team on a day today basis. The Team Leader ensures the provision of services andsupport to clients and families in line with CareSouth’sPractice Framework.
About you
We are looking for individuals that posses thefollowing:
1. Demonstrate a commitment to the safety of children, young people and people with a disability.
2. Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/Welfare, Social Sciences, Disability or equivalent.
3. Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity within the OOHC,
4. Disability Services or Community Services sector.
5. Proven flexibility, adaptability and able to respond and adjust easily to change in work demands.
6. High level written and verbal communication skills.
7. Understanding of the ongoing effects of injuries, trauma and/or neglect and abuse.
8. Proven effective interpersonal, conflict negotiation and resolution skills and to provide strong leadership under pressure.
9. Able to provide evidence (either on commencement or at mandated intervals) a certificate of completion of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) online Worker Orientation module “Quality, Safety and You hold a current First Aid Certificate including CPR
10. Current NSW driver’s licence (note that preferred applicants for the role will be requested to provide evidence of their driving history.
11. Willing to undergo a National Police Check and obtain a (NSW) Working with Children Check Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening Check; and/or
12. (ACT) Working with Vulnerable People Card.