Residential Care Night Unit Supervisor
Job No:
Berry2902
Location:
Morwell, Gippsland
- Are you looking for a great opportunity where you can bring your Supervisory skills and experience from similar roles to Berry Street? This may the job for you!
- We are looking for an awesome, experienced and driven Night Residential Care Unit Supervisor
- Morwell - Gippsland Location
- Friendly, supportive team environment
- Part-Time – Permanent Position
Join Victoria's largest independent child and family services organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. Since 1877, Berry Street has been committed to improving life opportunities for vulnerable children, young people and families. With over 1000 staff, Berry Street is a leader in providing high quality services across Victoria.
Berry Street's Residential Programs provide accommodation, care and support to children and young people who cannot live with their families and who are referred through the child protection system.
About the role:
The Night Residential Unit Supervisor will provide supervision, support, coaching and mentoring to a team of Night Residential Care workers across the region to ensure a high quality, therapeutically focused care.
In addition, the Night Residential Unit Supervisor will attend to and respond to queries, incidents and concerns from staff in a prompt manner. This role plays a vital part in ensuring overnight safety plans for young people in out of home care are met and will be based on-site from the Unit. Further to the Residential Care program, this position is also a key contact to respond to regional incidents in the broader Out of Home Care space.
Essential requirements for the role:
- A current and valid Victorian Driver’s Licence (minimum green Ps);
- Evidence of right to work in Australia;
- Be willing to undertake a National Police Check with Berry Street, and an International Police Check if applicable;
- A valid Working With Children Employee Card;
- Be willing to undertake a Psychometric Assessment with Berry Street.
Berry Street conducts a thorough screening process to ensure we select the most suitable people to care for the children and young people.
Desirable for the role:
- Experience as Night/Day Residential Supervisor (will be highly desirable)
- Qualifications in the following:
Residential Care (Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention);
Relevant qualification in Youth Work Community Services or Alcohol & Other Drugs
- Click here for a list of Recognised Qualifications
The successful applicant will ideally hold a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family intervention or a relevant qualification as well as previous industry experience. We are seeking someone who has the ability to identify opportunities for improved practice and can meet the flexible demands of the role. Previous experience leading a team would be advantageous.
How to apply:
Applicants are encouraged to address the full 'Key Selection Criteria' to be considered for the role. Please view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement before applying.
- Include a Cover Letter, Resume and Key Selection Criteria before submitting your application.
- Applications close on Sunday, 27 January 2019, 23:00 hours.
- To download the Position Description, please click here
- To download the Key Selection Criteria, please click here
Queries to Rebecca Domotor or Justin Hughes on: 03 5134 6673
To watch The Invisibles, a film that follows young people as they prepare to take part in the Berry Street Debutante Ball, please click here
Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.