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As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth transition of program residents to independent community living by providing top-notch trauma-informed and recovery-oriented support. Your responsibilities will encompass coordinating and supervising the support worker team, as well as overseeing daily operations at the residential facility.
Working closely with the Service Manager, you will uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure the delivery of services aligns with the National Mental Health Standards, The National Framework for Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Services, and The Australian Service Excellence Standards.
Your role will involve fostering a collaborative, safe, and supportive culture within the service, supporting both staff and residents. In collaboration with the Senior Social Worker, you will lead the assessment, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of support plans for clients during their stay.
This position offers a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract to backfill maternity leave.
About You:
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following:
- Extensive professional experience supporting individuals with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or acquired brain injuries.
- Proven coaching and mentoring skills to support team members effectively.
- Expertise in Recovery-Oriented Practices and proficiency in Trauma-Informed approaches.
- Desired experience in residential service coordination.
- Ability to oversee 24/7 staff scheduling and participate in on-call support during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent.
- Maintenance of a full, unrestricted Driver’s License.
- Maintenance of First Aid and CPR certificate (or ability to obtain).
- DHS Vulnerable person related employment check.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others we encourage you to apply!
Who Are We?
Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.
Why Work For Us?
- In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card.
- To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider - Access Pay
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Early Intervention Physio Program
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org
Next Steps
Please attach a resume and cover letter discussing your motivation in the role.
Closing date is midnight 9th March. Apply early; closing date subject to change.
As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.
