House Leader

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About Us

At Connecting Families, our vision and purpose are centered on bringing communities together to create a better life for children, adults and families. We offer short-, medium-, and long-term accommodation for individuals of all ages living with disabilities. Our commitment to this vision is supported by our CARE core values - Capability, Authenticity, Respect and Empowerment. We take pride in delivering the highest quality of care to our clients and fostering a culture of mutual support among our team members.

About the Role

The House Leaders role is to ensure that the participant(s) needs, and best interest are facilitated during the care of Connecting Families Disability Services. This includes keeping and ensuring that the household meets legislative and Connecting Families standards including support worker training, completing all documentation and compliance for the household and vehicles associated with them.

• Will have the best understanding of the participant
• Training all new support workers that provide care in the house
• On-going training and support with the support workers
• Work with work force planning in weekly rostering
• If there is unfilled shifts or last minute cancellations you are expected to cover the shift
• Create and update routines in the household and ensure it is being implemented - Create and update meal plans in the household and display them
• Understand and follow the Restrictive Practices if there are any for the participant
• Attend important appointments e.g. Doctors appointment
• Attend fortnightly Town Hall meeting with the Team Leaders to discuss any concerns or updates for the participant(s)
• Keeping the house and participant’s clothes clean and hygienic
• Weekly Check List - Purchasing the groceries weekly for the household
• Planning activities and excursions
• Complete weekly environmental checklist for the household and provide them to Team Leaders weekly
• Complete SIL reports on a weekly basis
• Ensuring that there is enough mediation weekly for the participant(s)
• Ensuring the onsite folder charts are completed: o ABC Charts o Sleeping Chart o Bowel movement chart o Medication Chart o Third Party registers o Incidents o Food and Fluid Chart o Seizure Chart

Requirements

To apply for this role, you must have or be willing to obtain:

• Current Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Clearance and Blue Card
• Current police check conducted within the last 6 months
• Valid Australian driver's license (with a reliable and comprehensively insured car)
• Current first aid and CPR certificates

What We Offer

• Full time role
• A supportive team environment and culture – where we celebrate you!
• A commitment to your professional development – because we want you to thrive!
• Opportunities to develop your career – as we actively promote internally!

Salary

• 70,000 - 75,000

Apply Now

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in your community and become an integral part of our dynamic team, click the "Apply Now" link and join Connecting Families!