Team Leader - SIL

at  Catholic Care DBB

• Salary PLUS Salary Packaging PLUS Annual Leave Loading.
• 5-minute walk from Macquarie Park metro station.
• Brand new self-contained SIL accommodation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in leading a Supported Independent Living (SIL) program.
• Understanding of the Roster of Care and Master roster.
• Tertiary qualifications in appropriate areas desirable.
• Proven ability to lead, develop a team and foster teamwork.
• NSW Driver’s Licence and access to insured vehicle.

ABOUT US

At CatholicCare Diocese of Broken Bay we make a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. Our services include NDIS disability services, foster care and out of home care supports, services for seniors, children’s services and a range of Community Services supports.
We are also a child-safe and child-friendly organisation.
We are a safe, respectful, and inclusive employer. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their cultural background, gender, faith or disability. Our organisation will accommodate any reasonable requests to support you to thrive during the recruitment process and beyond.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our brand new self-contained Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation is looking for an experience Team Leader to lead and foster a team of Residential Support Workers in providing exceptional care and support to our residents.
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for developing program schedules according to our resident’s needs, day to day management and rostering of staff and exceptional stakeholder engagement. The role will include direct support with residents.
This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday. You will participate where need on a rotating on-call roster and will when required be able to work at other CatholicCare sites.

DUTIES

• Leading and inspiring a team of Residential Support Workers.
• Understanding of developing a person-centred plan objective for our residents.
• Strong and clear communication skills to foster positive relationships to stakeholders.
• Hands on approach to providing care and support to residents.
• Onboarding and training for Residential Support Workers and Participants.
• Participation with on-call roster which includes staff and resident support outside normal business hours, weekends and overnight.

We know that changing roles is a big decision – so here is what we can offer you:

• Salary packaging – also known as salary sacrifice - means allocating a portion of your salary to pay certain expenses before income tax is calculated. So, on pay day you pay less income tax and have more money for the things that matter.
• A focus on employee well-being, with regular reflective/practice supervision opportunities.
• Access to a training platform covering topics such as, manual handling, infection control etc.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free and confidential counselling and support