House Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the residential care house to ensure a safe, nurturing, and healing environment
• Mentor and provide reflective supervision to a team of youth workers
• Implement therapeutic, trauma-informed approaches and the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) system
• Manage staff rostering to ensure safe staffing levels that meet the needs of young people
• Coordinate the intake, transition, and exit processes for children and young people in care
• Develop and implement care plans in alignment with departmental requirements
• Maintain accurate client information within the CIRTS database

Requirements

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or a similar qualification
• Experience managing 24-hour residential services for vulnerable populations
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership and staff management
• Experience working with children and young people experiencing trauma and disadvantage
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Completed Safe Environments training (or willingness to complete)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to undergo psychological assessment and required probity checks

Benefits

• Access to salary packaging and generous employee benefits
• Fitness Passport access and more
• Ongoing training support, including CARE and TCI training
• Career advancement opportunities within a large social purpose organisation
• Access to a dedicated National After-Hours Service to support work-life balance

About the Company

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments where children, young people, and people with disabilities can thrive. We work closely with families and communities to break down barriers and build better lives through specialized programs and therapeutic care.