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Form of work*Previous applicants need not apply*
SIL Full TimeDisability Support Team/Home Lead
- Female applicants only (due to participant requirements)
- Location: Wallsend and Cessnock
- 76 hours per fortnight, with a combination of support shifts and administration work
- Hands on training, development and mentoring with an inclusive Organisation.
Who are we?
Songbird is a modern disability services provider offering a range of NDIS supports across Newcastle, Maitland, the Central Coast and the Hunter. We believe in safe, sustainable processes that have lasting, life-changing benefits. Our person-centered approach empowers individuals with a disability to lead their best lives by encouraging opportunities for involvement, choice and accomplishment at home and within society. That’s the Songbird promise.
Supported Independent Living
As a SIL provider, Songbird offers disability accommodation and daily life assistance so that participants can achieve as much independence as possible. We provide 24/7 supported living homes throughout the Hunter region, including Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and beyond!
Who are you?
Are you:
- Reliable – can YOUR team depend on you to show up?
- Energetic with a can-do attitude (must)?
- A team player whilst also being a leader?
- A problem solver? No mountain is too big; you always find new ways to do things!
- A good communicator (with a sense of humour)?
- Passionate?
- Looking for a career change where you can make a difference in our community?
Do you have?
- A Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support or Aged Care, or be enrolled in your second year of study towards your higher qualification in a relevant field (required)
- 1 years’ experience within the Health, Care and/or Disability industry (required) (behaviours and mental health experience preferred)
- Demonstrated leadership capability:
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Team-focused approach
- Time management skills
- Good problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with participants that have both behavioural and medical needs
- A Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (required)
- NDIS Worker Screen Check (required)
- Valid Australian Driver Licence (Red Provisional – minimum) (required).
Why work for us?
We:
- Invest in YOUR career and always look for new opportunities for you within our organisation
- Pride ourselves in our small worker to participant ratios
- Provide opportunities to meaningfully engage with participants to promote their independence
- Promote an engaging and supportive workplace
- Focus on skills training and leadership development courses.
