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525264Sale, VIC, 3850Child, Youth & FamiliesLeadershipPermanent Full TimePermanent full time (part time 4 days per week negotiable)Based at SaleSCHADS Level 7 + super + salary packaging benefitsYour new roleAs Team Leader, you will oversee the development and delivery of our Kinship Case Contracting, Kinship First Supports and Foster Care Programs. You will provide leadership, supervision and support to a team of case managers and support workers and ensure services being delivered effectively respond to evolving consumer needs. While the position has an operational focus, you will also work closely with the Manager Care & Placement Services to contribute to the development of strategic program initiatives.Benefits of working at UnitingOur work isnt easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.In addition to your salary (SCHADS Level 7) + super, you can access the following.An extra 17.5% on top of your fortnightly pay when you take paid annual leaveAbility to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits which can be used for living expenses such as rent, groceries, bills, clothing, and much more10% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning service or centreUp to 10 weeks paid parental leaveOur people are central access leadership developmentEnjoy a 25% discount at Uniting Op ShopsYour skills and experienceYou Will Bring With YouA degree qualification in social work or psychology, or a tertiary qualification relevant to child and family welfareExtensive experience within the child, youth and family welfare sectorDemonstrated experience in leading and developing a team within a complex service delivery environmentSound understanding of regulations and legislation relevant to child protection and the out of home care servicesStrong interpersonal skills with an ability to form effective working relationships and foster a positive team cultureView the position description hereHow to applyClick APPLY to submit your interest.If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We''ll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.For any questions, please reach out to Allanah Settle, Manager Care & Placement Services or Linde Coggan, Senior Manager Care & Placement Services on (03) 5144 7777 for a chat.About UnitingAt Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.Visit us: www.vt.uniting.orgUniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a child safe organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.#CYFSocialWorker #J-18808-Ljbffr