We’re recruiting
Doncare is a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that provides services to people who are vulnerable or in crisis in the City of Manningham and surrounding suburbs.
Doncare supports families and individuals of all ages to access opportunities that will assist them in their daily living and enhance family functioning. Doncare provides high-quality services in the areas of Counselling, Emergency Relief, Case Management, Family Violence Recovery Services, Family Services, Social Support for Seniors and the Volunteer Visitors Scheme. Read about our Mission and Vision.
Our talented team of staff, volunteers and students provide a range of carefully developed, targeted services to the community with respect, skill, and excellence. Diversity and inclusivity are important to Doncare. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with a lived experience of disability, to name a few.
Doncare receives funding from Local, State and Federal governments to operate several of our programs and utilises the proceeds of our three opportunity shops and the support of private donations, philanthropic trusts and the community support.
Current Opportunities at Doncare
Role Title
Team Leader Social Support Services
Role Overview
We are looking for a qualified Social worker (eligible for membership in the AASW or equivalent) to take up this part time position. The Team Leader is responsible for management of the Social Support Programs for Seniors, which incorporates Social Support Groups and the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS). The programs support social interaction and connectiveness for senior citizens within the local Manningham area, either in a group setting or via one on one home visits. The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring KPI’s and targets for both programs are met, staff, students and volunteers are recruited, training requirements are completed, and funding reporting and quality obligations are met. This role is part time 22.8 hours (0.6FTE) per week at SCHADS Level 6.
The Team Leader will lead innovative development of the program as the needs of the client cohort and the sector change. One task of the successful candidate will be to set up a student placement program and provide supervision to the students placed.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day to day operations and supervision of the Social Support Services team ensuring staff are meeting the needs of our clients and volunteers.
- Support the CEO in future planning, enhancement and development of Social Support Services
- Prepare submissions for funding as required
- Actively pursue opportunities for program expansion and innovation
- Liaise with other appropriate community service providers to ensure effective referral systems and coordination of service provision for seniors
- Ensure compliance with reporting and contractual requirements
Key Selection Criteria
- A relevant qualification in Social Work is essential.
- Substantial experience (5+ years preferred) in the sector are required.
- Previous leadership experience is highly desirable.
- Eligible for membership of the AASW or equivalent
- Knowledge of Funding and Service agreement requirements, Commonwealth Home Support packages, HACC PYP and Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme funding guidelines is essential
- Demonstrated high level of understanding of the issues and challenges of our senior citizens
- Knowledge and experience in the co-ordination, management, supervision and development of staff, students, teams and volunteers including to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively foster relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability in time management, setting priorities and planning work effectively.
- Demonstrated resilience and ability to pivot with changing goals and tasks
- An understanding of group functioning/dynamics and volunteerism
- High level of integrity and reliability
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and data bases as well as a social media platforms.
CLOSING DATE: 1 April, 2024.
Read the Team Leader, Social Support position description. Further information may be obtained by contacting Doncare reception on 9856 1500.
Please submit your application and resume via Employment Hero.