Care Team Leader

Attractive salary packaging options – up to $18,550 tax free
Can be based in Perth metro area or Pingelly/Narrogin
Salary packaged vehicle

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Team Leader to join our team Pingelly/Narrogin teams on a full-time basis permanent basis. Whilst reporting directly to the Community Manager, you will support and mentor direct care staff to provide quality care to clients/carers within the Community, for both our CHSP and HCP clients. The role can be based in metro area of Perth if preferred, and would require travel to the areas of Pingelly and Narrogin 2 - 3 times per week.

This role requires travel within the community and will have access to a pool vehicle or a mandatory packaged vehicle, to be determined based on the location of the role.

Key responsibilities

Lead and manage employees to ensure best practice is followed and compliant with required policies and procedures.

Manage and document employee performance issues.
Lead and promote safe work culture to reduce safety incidents and loss time injury.
Maintain inclusive and effective communication with the team to ensure employees are aware of pertinent information
Ensure new employees have been provided with adequate knowledge of their role and responsibilities
Manage and authorise weekly/fortnightly timesheets
Respond to employee and client queries to ensure consistent and effective outcomes for the service delivery
Allocate suitable resources and implement support plans to ensure quality care is delivered
Document, report and action hazards and incidents to ensure safe work procedures are followed
Ensure the integrity of client documents and reports are correct, maintained and delivered

About you

The ideal candidate will have a strong background within the Aged Care Industry. In addition to this, candidates will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

An understanding of health care within a community environment.
Demonstrated experience in leading a team to achieve outcomes.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to develop effective relationships, promote services and resolve client/staff issues.
Decision making and problem-solving skills to innovatively manage the provision of service delivery.
A demonstrated empathetic and flexible approach to manage the sensitivities of client and employee issues.
Time management and organisational skills to effectively plan and prioritise work tasks.
Knowledge of service provision, allocation and compliance with contractual obligations.
Knowledge of manual handling principles with the ability to train others.
A Health Qualification or Certificate III in Community Support Services in order to participate in and demonstrate personal care.

Under the Aged Care act 1997, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to commencement.

Benefits

Salary packaging of up to $18,550 Leave loading payments
Leave loading payments
Salary packaged vehicle
Smart phone provided to perform your work
Health Care benefits
Social Club – discounted tickets for movies, the zoo and more (dependant on location)

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply’

Interviews may commence prior to advertising end date.

Based on Silver Chain Group Policy and Government Directions, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, including booster, or evidence of a medical exemption in order to commence employment with Silver Chain.

At Silver Chain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation where individuals can be authentic, are respected and celebrated. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people of all ages, gender, abilities, culturally diverse and linguistic backgrounds.

About Silver Chain Group

At Silver Chain Group, we are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia and our greatest strength is our people. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. With a proud history of more than 125 years, Silver Chain Group is an employer of choice and the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 65,000 Western Australians every year. Join our team of more than 4,450 staff, caring for more than 105,000 clients across Australia. We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals

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