Team Manager, Child Protection

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC; Ballarat; Sur place; AUD 95 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC in Ballarat is seeking a Child Protection Team Manager to lead service delivery, manage resources and oversee teams of practitioners to safeguard children and young people. The role requires strong people leadership and operational oversight across a range of settings.

The successful candidate will oversee risk assessment, case planning and reporting activities, and will have the delegation to endorse and review case plans to achieve positive

Responsabilités

• Risk assessment and analysis: authorises plans and decisions in relation to risk assessment, analysis and mitigation/intervention
• Case planning review and case management: leads planning, review and management of their own and team members' case work
• Critical inquiry: leads planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements
• Standardised reporting: reviews team documents including court reports, case plans and assessments, ensuring reporting obligations are met

Description du poste

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Ballarat VIC

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

THE ROLE

The Child Protection Team Manager is responsible for effective service delivery, managing resources and budget, cases awaiting allocation and small teams of practitioners. The Team Manager has the formal delegation to endorse and review case plans to bring about the changes necessary to ensure the safety, stability and development of children and young people and to promote the achievement of case plan objectives within specified timeframes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Risk assessment and analysis: authorises plans and decisions in relation to risk assessment, analysis and mitigation/intervention
• Case planning review and case management: leads planning, review and management of their own and team members' case work
• Critical inquiry: leads planning, review and management of issues in line with best practice principles and legislative requirements
• Standardised reporting: reviews team documents including court reports, case plans and assessments, ensuring reporting obligations are met

Please open the position description to read more.

Practice Induction Program (PIP)

All new Child Protection practitioners are required to complete mandatory, full-time five-week Practice Induction Program (PIP). This training is designed to provide new employees with the necessary practice of knowledge and skills relating to the role. This is delivered online and in person with attendance in Melbourne required for some week blocks. Regional employees will be supported with travel and accommodation arrangements.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.

For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.