Foster Care Support Team Leader

CASPA SERVICES LTD - POSITION VACANCY - Foster Care Support Team Leader – Lismore, NSW

About The Role

Join our team as a Foster Care Support Team Leader and take on a pivotal role leading and inspiring our Foster Care Program Support staff across NSW. As a specialised resource for elevated carer support, you will provide guidance and direction to ensure carers feel empowered, connected, and supported in their vital role. You will design and deliver a yearly calendar of foster care training and events, facilitate carer discussion forums and support groups, and play an integral role in recruiting, assessing, and training carers. With a strong focus on compliance with legislation, policies, and Out of Home Care (OoHC) Standards, you will also identify opportunities for growth and innovation within the program. This is an exciting opportunity for a values-driven leader to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and carers while shaping the future of foster care support at CASPA.

This is a fixed-term, approximately 10-month part-time contract, working 30.4 hours per week, with the opportunity to work from home once a week.

To obtain a comprehensive overview of the skills and experience required, key responsibilities, and CASPA's hiring process, please email careers@caspa.org.au.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• A minimum of 5 years Out-of-Home Care experience and carer/support worker management experience
• A demonstrated thorough understanding of all Acts and regulations relevant to Out-of-Home Care
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team of support staff
• Demonstrated ability to effectively liaise with interagency personnel
• Advanced Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office software

Desired:

• Diploma or Bachelor in Social Science, Psychology, Social Work or other relevant qualifications
• Experience in the development and delivery of training
• Experience in providing behaviour support

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, supervise and support Foster Care Program Support staff across NSW programs
• Identify and contribute to opportunities for growth
• Specialist resource as the provider of higher-level support to carers as needed
• Development of a yearly Foster Care training and events calendar and facilitation of Carer discussion groups
• Instrumental in the recruiting, assessing and training of Carers
• Compliance with legislation, policies and the OoHC Standards
• Administrative Duties
• WHS Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain a safe, supportive and fair environment for young people
• Lead a positive team culture

Employee Benefits

• We believe taking care of your physical health is important. That’s why we offer subsidised memberships at a range of fitness providers and locations to support your wellbeing.
• CASPA offer wellbeing support through Telus Health with free, confidential coaching and support from a team of expert clinicians.
• As a not-for-profit organisation, Full-time and Part-time employees of CASPA can Salary Package up to $15,900 per year for general living expenses, plus an additional $2,650 of your pay each year for entertainment benefits such as dining out, hiring a venue, or paying for holiday accommodation. You can also sign up for a novated lease for a new, used or existing car, including both the finance of the car and all running costs. You can salary package additional amounts under the Remote Area Benefits (certain areas only) and claim back any relocation costs you incur for moving for work-related purposes.
• CASPA has a partnership with Summerland Bank through their Priority Partner Program. CASPA employees can assess special banking benefits.
• CASPA has a partnership with Medibank, and all employees can access benefits and discounts through Medibank.
• Comprehensive systems, including a Human Resources Information System and a Central Rostering System.
• 12% Super Guarantee
• Portable Long Service Leave (NSW & QLD)
• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Supervision Sessions and opportunities for Internal Training, Career Growth & Progression

About The Organisation

CASPA Services Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation providing a range of specialised care services to support complex trauma-based needs for children, young people, families, and people living with disabilities. Our programs include Therapeutic Intensive Residential Care, Intensive Family Preservation, Therapeutic Foster Care, Restoration, and other associated care types. We are a registered NDIS provider and operate a social enterprise Maintenance and repairs business. As a growing and diversifying organisation, we have approximately 650+employees working in communities across New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

If you are looking to join a committed team making a powerful difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. CASPA is a Child Safe, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We are seeking to employ those who reflect the diversity of our young people to ensure we can support each individual's needs and wants, while aligning with our values: ' Inspiring People to Thrive'

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks and a valid driver's licence are requirements for employment at CASPA. Working with Children checks will be required for frontline roles in direct contact with Young People.

How To Apply

Please submit your application via the CASPA Careers Website or the SEEK Website.

We encourage you to apply ASAP! We reserve the right to close this campaign at any time if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Applications will be assessed as received. A comprehensive mandatory Induction and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training will be provided upon commencement.

Please include a current Resume supported by a Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role through addressing the specific criteria detailed in the Position Description.