Assistant House Supervisor – Residential Care in Horsham

Make a real difference, lead with heart, be part of something meaningful. Shape young lives and support a passionate care team.

Your new role

Are you passionate about supporting young people and empowering teams to do their best work? We’re looking for an Assistant House Supervisor, Residential Care to help lead the day-to-day life of our vibrant 24/7 residential home. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll work side-by-side with the Team Leader to keep the house running smoothly, supporting staff, promoting safety and wellbeing, and helping create a warm, therapeutic environment where young people can thrive.

From guiding and mentoring staff, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring OHS standards are met, to working directly with young people and their support networks, you’ll play a vital role in helping each child feel safe and supported to achieve their goals. You’ll have the opportunity to use your initiative, step into leadership, and make meaningful decisions, all while being backed by strong systems, clear practices, and a supportive leadership team.

Benefits of working at Uniting

• In addition to your competitive salary plus superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading.
• The ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.
• With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars.
• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Growth opportunities and a positive workplace culture await!
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning.
• Work in a values-driven organisation deeply committed to social justice and inclusion.
• Every day offers variety and a chance to make a real impact.
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.

Your skills and experience

• Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in a human services, welfare or social services role.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
• Proven ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Proven skills and experience in the development of behavioural management programs for children and adolescents with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to supervise and support staff.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early. For any questions, reach out to Jess Khan, Manager Residential Care at Jessica.khan@vt.uniting.org or call 0481 467 715 for a confidential chat.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania. Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.

As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional; however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBTQIA+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.