Team Leader/Support Worker (Ndis) Hobart

Your new role:
The Team Leader/Support Worker role is an operational role for 20 hours per week, based at our Hobart site. You will be responsible for delivering support and services to a caseload of participants under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). You will take responsibility for the delivery of a high quality of service, referrals, rostering, professional development and supervision of a team of Support Workers and positive participant outcomes. You will work in collaboration with an established Team Leader to ensure a streamlined service for all stakeholders of the NDIS@WISE team in Hobart.

The position involves both leading and mentoring a team, as well as directly supporting people with disability when required. Whilst understanding the dynamic nature of support work and being dedicated to minimising the risks associated with the service, you will provide effective individualised and tailored supports to NDIS participants to enable them to achieve their goals. You will do this whilst considering input from all stakeholders associated with each participant. These supports will promote community inclusion, independence, decision making, choice and control.
  
To aid you in this role, you will be provided with an Ultrabook with cellular connectivity, as well as an iPhone.
  
Ideally, you will work 4 days per week, for 5 hours each day on operational aspects of the business. There is the opportunity for flexibility to Work From Home when appropriate. Additional hours may be available for direct support delivery if desired. These conditions will be further discussed with the successful candidate.
  
What we are looking for:

• Experience in successfully leading or managing a team;
• Proven experience in achieving desired program outcomes;
• Well-developed knowledge of the Disability Services Sector;
• Skills & experience in working with people with disability;
• Ability to use initiative and handle a variety of activities concurrently and with minimal supervision;
• Highly developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organisational, time management and presentation skills;
• Current drivers licence and own transport.

The successful candidate will be required to; complete a National Police Clearance Check and Working with Vulnerable People Check, have the legal right to work in Australia, obtain NDIS Worker Screening clearance prior to being offered a role with WISE Employment.
  
Why WISE?

• Highly competitive salary including base salary + superannuation + not-for-profit salary packaging 
• Access to exclusive benefits and discounts from leading retailers
• Access to a diverse range of employee benefits
• Join a growing organisation making a difference in the community
• "Top 30 Most Inclusive Employer 2022/2023" - Diversity Council Australia

  
About the program:
WISE Employment (WISE) is a successful not-for-profit organisation, committed to providing quality employment, training, occupational rehabilitation and allied health services to disadvantaged members of the community through a range of programs.

Through NDIS in Tasmania, WISE provides supports for participants with current funding in their NDIS plans. WISE specialises in the following areas of services and support for participants:

• Social and Recreational Activity
• Capacity Building in life and employment
• School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)

  
Are you ready to apply?
If you want to make a difference and join a long-standing and successful not for profit organisation then apply today! Please submit a current resume and cover letter that demonstrates your ability to display the below qualities:

• Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate supports in conjunction with family/carers or other existing participant services (when appropriate)
• A sound understanding of how to develop, monitor and regularly review individual participant plans in collaboration with participants and monitor their progress in achieving their goals
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, manage and monitor financial and budgetary resources and contractual obligations to forecast and deliver business performance

Please note that we commence shortlisting candidates as soon as possible and as such early submission of your application is encouraged to ensure you don't miss out on this great opportunity.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Here at WISE, we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and Aboriginal candidates. Here at WISE, we actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and Aboriginal candidates.
Additional information

• Looking to take on a leadership role?
• Ready to support a caseload of participants to reach their full potential?
• Want to make a meaningful contribution to society?