About the opportunity We have an opportunity for a Team Leader to join our Inner East Child and Family Services Program based at Blackburn. The position is permanent full time. The Integrated Family Services Program supports families who are experiencing high levels of stress and difficulties that impact on parenting, family life and children’s well being. Responding to referrals from Child FIRST/The Orange Door, the program provides assertive outreach and home based supports. In a typical day, the Team Leader might: Support a staff member to use a creative approach to arrange a visit with a reluctant new family Provide opportunity for a staff member to reflect on their assessment of a vulnerable family Utilise supervision with a staff member to review plans to support a family’s goals Review a staff members case notes and reports Represent the organisation at a network meeting with other stakeholders About you To be successful in your application you will meet the person specification in the position description, including having a bachelor level degree in social work, psychology or a related discipline. You will also have: Demonstrated experience in providing supervision and mentoring support to staff and/or students Considerable experience within the child, youth and family welfare sector Sound understanding of the Best Interests Principles and Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to form effective working relationships and foster a positive team culture Excellent initiative and problem solving skills Click here to view the full position description. How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come through and conducting interviews prior to applications closing. Please send your application through as a priority as we’re keen to engage with someone. If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact Felicity Townsend – Manager, Child and Family Services Inner East on 0478 259 906. Uniting 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. Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.