Disability Care Team Lead & Mentor

Ultimate Disability Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Disability Services is seeking a capable Team Leader/Senior Support Worker to lead a group home in Blakeview, Adelaide. You will provide hands-on support while guiding the house team across shifts and activities, ensuring consistent, high-quality care.

Experience with mental and physical disabilities, strong communication, and empathy are essential. The role offers opportunities for career progression within a dynamic service environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in care settings or similar teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with residents and families.
• Ability to prioritise, plan, and organise shift coverage.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the group home.
• Direct support and hands-on care for participants.
• Coordinate shift handovers and ensure accurate documentation.
• Monitor and support compliance with care plans and behaviour plans.
• Escalate issues to management and maintain rostering coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Ultimate Disability Services is seeking a capable Team Leader/Senior Support Worker to lead a group home in Blakeview, Adelaide. You will provide hands-on support while guiding the house team across shifts and activities, ensuring consistent, high-quality care.

Experience with mental and physical disabilities, strong communication, and empathy are essential. The role offers opportunities for career progression within a dynamic service environment.