Team Leader

at  Lutheran Disability Services

INTRODUCTION:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to work in the Southern Suburbs. 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 and staff reach their goals.

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 Vaccinations.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition Program.

DESCRIPTION:

About the role

• Lead and manage a team to ensure smooth running of house operations.
• Actively manage staff performance including conducting regular reviews.
• Understand and support inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
• Management of Incident reporting for your region
• Create and maintain positive and empowering workplace cultures.
• 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.
• Provide day-to-day support our clients with a disability in various environments to help them improve their independence and achieve their goals.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

What you will need

• Ability to work flexibly across a 14 day/night roster, which may include shift work, weekend, public holidays, night shifts & 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 Quality and Safeguarding
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively within a team environment.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• 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

• Lead and manage a team to ensure smooth running of house operations.
• Actively manage staff performance including conducting regular reviews.
• Understand and support inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
• Management of Incident reporting for your region
• Create and maintain positive and empowering workplace cultures.
• 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.
• Provide day-to-day support our clients with a disability in various environments to help them improve their independence and achieve their goals