AddressWe have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to work in the North/North Eastern Suburbs, 10-15 kms from the CBD. You will be an integral part of the lives of the clients we serve by way of providing high quality and innovative daily support. You will also mentor and develop team members to help our clients reach their goals.
About us
Lutheran Disability Services supports people with disability and their families with accommodation support (including Supported Independent Living) and community participation. We support people to have fun, connect to their community, learn new skills, increase independence and access accommodation support.
Our support staff are passionate about supporting people to identify and achieve their goals, connect to their faith and build new friendships through positive engagement in a client-centred way.
What we can offer you
- Welcoming, safe and supportive work environment.
- Meaningful work experiences and personal fulfilment.
- 17.5 % annual leave loading.
- Salary Packaging.
- Extensive on the job training.
- Annual Flu and COVID Vaccinations.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Reward and recognition
About the role
- Provide day-to-day support our clients with a disability in various environments to help them improve their independence and achieve their goals.
- Lead and manage a team to deliver compliant house operations within a SIL environment.
- Actively manage staff performance including conducting regular reviews.
- Understand and support inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
- Create and maintain positive and empowering workplace culture and values.
- Continuously review and improve procedures and documents in our homes.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to review and implement safety and quality initiatives.
- Schedule and run regular meetings, and attend LDS functions as required.
What you will need
- Ability to work flexibly across a 14 day/night roster, which includes shift work, weekend, public holidays, & overnight sleepovers.
- Previous experience in a similar role (highly desirable).
- Experience within the disability sector for at least 3 years, including working knowledge of the Disability Act and NDIS
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively within a team environment.
- Rostering experience (desirable)
- Proven leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- strong administration, also good knowledge of MS products, data entry and report writing
- Ability to collaborate, identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
- Current South Australian Driver’s license (P2 as a minimum) and willing to transport clients in your own insured and registered vehicle.
- Minimum Certificate IV in Disability or similar higher-level (or willing to obtain).
- Current First Aid + CPR certificate
- Current DHS (DCSI) Disability Employment Screening Clearance/NDIS Worker Check or willing to complete one
- Proof of x3 COVID vaccinations must be provided.
What to do from here
If you feel this resonates with you and you want to work for a values driven not for profit organisation, please apply now!
