Team Leader (Shared Living Accommodation - Disability)

Why join us?

We are one of WA's leading disability agencies that supports its Participants to achieve positive and meaningful outcomes. We are looking for individuals who have Team Leader experience within the SIL environment, or similar.  You will be tasked with coordination of participants within your caseload, close liaison with their families and stakeholders, as well as leadership of a team of DSWs.

We can offer you:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Attractive Salary Packaging options up to $18,550 (tax free benefits – Meal Entertainment, General Expenses and Novated Lease)
• Work across North and South of Perth in our SIL houses, with central hubs available
• A supportive and nurturing environment including excellent supervision and guidance provided from dedicated Service Managers as well as amazing peer support
• Work with participants across a variety of age groups and disabilities
• Outstanding work culture with friendly, dedicated and supportive colleagues and teams
• A strong commitment to our workforce with career progression opportunities along with internal and external professional development
• Equipment provided with ongoing support from our IT team

What you will bring to the team:

• Minimum Cert IV in Disability or equivalent
• Skills in coaching and mentoring to support growth and development of Support Workers in delivering high quality services to Participants and their families
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role (Disability and Shared Living experience preferred)
• Proven ability in participant case management including stakeholder management.
• Promote our values, including the human right for everyone to be contributing members of the community
• Willingness to share ideas and think outside the box
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to the Core Values of Identitywa
• Coaching experience (desirable)
• A working knowledge of the NDIS, and experience in working with participants to achieve their goals in line with their NDIS plan.

How to apply:

If the above sounds like you, and you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you!

Please apply through our website or through seek with your cover letter and resume. Please find a detailed position description on our website. 

Applications close 23 February 2024, and will be considered as they are received. If the right candidate is identified prior to closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation and encourage applications from people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and of mature age.

We strongly encourage vaccination against Covid-19 and Influenza.