Team Leader Adele House

Job description
About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, who are committed to serving people in need in our community and shaping a more just and compassionate society.

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Boost Your Take-Home Pay: Access generous NFP tax-free salary packaging benefits, increasing your earnings by up to $16,000 annually.
Thrive in a Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative, inclusive team that values your growth and continuous learning.
Exciting new leadership opportunity: Lead a dedicated team, supporting individuals on their journey to recovery.
Your Role

In this newly created leadership role, you will have the opportunity to empower residents on their recovery journey by providing exceptional leadership to a dedicated team of caseworkers and support staff. You will oversee intake, assessment, and transportation processes, while collaborating closely with key stakeholders, including Drug Courts and MERIT, to ensure seamless and coordinated support for residents of Adele House. Adele House is a residential rehabilitation centre offering a comprehensive, holistic recovery program. It provides tailored care and support for individuals overcoming addiction, focusing on their physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, while empowering residents with the skills needed for independent living.

Your Responsibility

Oversee intake, assessment, and transportation processes in collaboration with key stakeholders like Drug Courts and MERIT.
Manage and support a multidisciplinary team of case workers and support staff.
Drive the implementation of the Strategic Plan and oversee efficient rostering and operations.
Lead the delivery of evidence-based AOD programs and promote strengths-based, recovery-oriented care.
Ensure data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
Maintain property operations, including the swimming pool, gym and flood mitigation.
Champion staff development, supervision, and professional growth opportunities.
You Will Need

A valid and unencumbered NSW driver’s licence.
TAFE Cert IV or tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Welfare, or a related field.
Proven experience in supervision, mentoring, and managing teams in AOD or mental health settings.
Strong skills in case management, client assessments, and evidence-based interventions.
Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
Knowledge of WHS, child protection legislation, and community resources.
Ability to navigate challenging situations with confidence and care.
Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

If you have any question about the role please email: Helene Enevoldson (Manager, Adele House) helene.enevoldson@vinnies.org.au quoting Team Leader, Adele House.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles. Read more