Residential Services Lead / Disability Support Team Lead (Sydenham)

Role Title: Residential Service Lead
Employment Type: Full Time (76 hours a fortnight)
Location: Sydenham, Victoria
Salary: $83,640 - $92,517, plus superannuation and salary packaging.

Bring your passion to our Supported Independent Living team in Sydenham, where you will lead by example, nurturing and encouraging a home environment that enables every resident to enjoy a quality lifestyle aligned with their unique goals and aspirations.

The position responsibilities include:

• Oversee two units catering to 7 clients and empower them in their decision-making and goal planning, whilst emphasizing the importance of continued relationships with family and loved ones.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to a dedicated team of Disability Support Workers including permanent and casual staff.
• Implement, monitor, and review staff performance, and hold regular house meetings, and individual supervision.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including care teams, day service programs, and families.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team of Team Leaders/ Residential Service Leads, who will support you in your new role.
• Make the Complex Simple. Engage in continuous process improvement, where your feedback is highly valued, and positive changes are actively implemented based on your insights.

We would love to hear from you if you are looking to leverage your leadership skills and Disability Support knowledge to inspire a team of Disability Support Workers, fostering enthusiasm, positive energy, and resilience.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience leading small teams and the demonstrated ability to provide practice leadership. (Experience leading a team in an accommodation setting (SIL) is desirable).
• Good communication including a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with care teams and families.
• Experience supporting clients with complex care needs and have experience implementing positive behaviour support strategies.
• Understanding if the NDIS and relevant State and Commonwealth legislation / regulation relevant to Service Delivery
• NDIS Worker Screening check.

For further information on the role and its responsibilities, please refer to the position description via our careers page: https://careers.ableaustralia.org.au/en/job/494218/residential-services-lead-team-lead-sydenham

Please note the role is 76 hours a fortnight (full time) with varied shifts from Monday to Friday which include dedicated admin times, and direct client support.

At Able Australia we offer:

• Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership
• Ongoing training opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Access to Able Rewards, our recognition and wellness program, offering huge immediate savings to hundreds of retailers
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop and progress.

ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA

For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, and Queensland. 

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving ‘Better Days Every Day’.

How to apply:

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form, attaching your resume.  Applications close on Sunday 18th of February. We appreciate the time you have taken to prepare and submit your application and we are committed to responding to every applicant.

Please visit our website to view the Position Description at www.ableaustralia.org.au/careers

If you have any further questions please contact Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at *******@ableaustralia.org.au