Assistant House Supervisor – Therapeutic Residential Care

MacKillop Family Services Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

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Job summary

MacKillop Family Services Pty seeks an Assistant House Supervisor to oversee daily care in our Dandenong residential home when the House Supervisor is unavailable. You will supervise residential care workers and support therapeutic practices within the Out of Home Care Program.

Based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, the role requires strong leadership, cultural awareness of Aboriginal communities, and commitment to safety and high-quality care for young people.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and current issues faced by Aboriginal children and families.
• Diploma with substantial experience including four (4) additional mandatory competencies.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and support a team of residential care workers.
• Knowledge of residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
• Proven ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Experience and skills in development of behavioural management programs for children and adolescents with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care of young people during times when House Supervisor is not rostered.
• Supervise and support a team of residential care workers in the home.
• Ensure delivery of care in line with therapeutic approaches and program goals.
• Maintain safety, compliance and high-quality care standards within the residential home.

Skills

Aboriginal culture awareness

Team leadership

Therapeutic environment knowledge

Behaviour management

Education

Diploma with four mandatory competencies

Job description

MacKillop Family Services Pty seeks an Assistant House Supervisor to oversee daily care in our Dandenong residential home when the House Supervisor is unavailable. You will supervise residential care workers and support therapeutic practices within the Out of Home Care Program.

Based in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, the role requires strong leadership, cultural awareness of Aboriginal communities, and commitment to safety and high-quality care for young people.