Accommodation Manager- Supported Independent Living

Brighter Access is an innovative not-for-profit organisation that provides person-centred supports to our participants. Our services support people with a disability to have choice, opportunity, inclusion, and acceptance in the community.

Brighter Access recruit staff based on their strengths, passions and applicants alignment with our culture and values.

Experienced in the disability sector, you will be passionate about delivering person-centred outcomes for participants and striving to deliver professional development for the staff that you manage.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a new SIL Accommodation Manager to join our team in the beautiful Inverell region, where you will provide support and leadership to dedicated teams of staff. 

We are looking for someone with disability experience who can demonstrate hands on team leadership skills to assist our Operations Manager in the construction of dedicated teams to ensure best practice service delivery to the participants we are privileged to support.   

Every day will be different, but the main responsibilities of this role will include 

• Provide support and supervision to front-line staff within accommodation settings on a regular basis
• Facilitate participant and team meetings 
• Undertake performance management and support investigations and disciplinary processes
• Build solid partnerships with participant stakeholders to ensure consistent person centered supports are provided
• Oversee and implement risk management plans, participant support plans, and WHS
• Support the induction and orientation processes for new team members 
• Participate in the on-call roster on a rotational basis 

Essential Criteria 

• Certificate IV in Disability, Community Services or related field or equivalent experience is highly regarded
• Demonstrated experience in managing a team within the community services sector
• Strong understanding and knowledge of NDIS, Disability services sector and NDIS Quality Safeguarding Framework 
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management & interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload and competing demands
• An understanding of what it means to support in a way that respects participants rights, dignity, values, beliefs and personal goals
• The ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and having a positive approach to everything that you do
• Applicants must have a current Drivers Licence, NDISWC (or willing to apply), Working with Children Check and current First Aid

Evidence of these will be required prior to commencement.

To apply for this role, please submit a detailed cover letter outlining your suitability along with your resume.

For further information or to obtain a copy of the position description please contact Kelly via email-  ******@brighteraccess.com.au 

Successful candidates will be contacted directly.

Salary Packaging options are available as we are a not for profit organisation