Team Leader - Launceston

• Launceston
• Part Time position

About the position

This position includes the active support of participants and some administrative duties. You will work alongside your team to help achieve participant goals. There are some administrative tasks associated with running the residential site and overseeing participants care.

About you

As a strong team player, you will oversee a low to medium complex care residential site, participants with a wide range of disabilities, and staff. Working closely with the operational management team, you will be well organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks, problem solve and think on your feet in a rapidly changing environment.

To be successful in this position you will have:

• Previous experience supporting people with high intensity care and support requirements.
• The ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Demonstrated high level of resilience, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated administrative and computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, lead and motivate a team, and resolve conflict.
• A current full/provisional driver’s licence and Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

Desirable:

• CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support or CHC43115 - Certificate IV in Disability

Key tasks and duties:

• Work closely with the operational management team to oversee the requirements of the site and the participants we support.
• Supervise staff members including verifying competence and supporting new employees.
• Monitor the general health and wellbeing of participants.
• Provide personal care to participants.
• Arrange medical and other appointments and associated paperwork as required.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders.

Li-Ve Tasmania are moving towards qualification based employment and have the opportunity for the successful candidate to study and obtain a CHC33015 - Certificate III in Individual Support or CHC43115 - Certificate IV in Disability.

About us

Li-Ve Tasmania is a leader in disability services, offering flexible and individualised supports to suit the needs of people and their families across Tasmania. We have been providing genuine person-centred support to Tasmanians living with disability for almost 70 years.

For more information or to request a copy of the position description, email careers@livetasmania.org using the subject line: Team Leader - Launceston enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to Apply

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Previous applicants need not apply.