Disability Support Leader & Team Coach (SIL Homes)

Life Without Barriers; Ballina Shire; Hybrid; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Job summary

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Disability Support Leader for permanent full-time work in the Ballina region, overseeing two SIL homes and a team of Disability Support Workers. The role requires on-call involvement every six weeks and occasional travel to support coordinated service delivery.

The successful candidate will have prior leadership in disability or mental health services, strong negotiation and creative problem-solving abilities, and a Diploma in Social & Community Services or

Qualifications

• Diploma in relevant Social & Community Services or relevant experience.
• Proven leadership experience in disability or mental health services.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate high-volume 24/7 service operations for 2 SIL properties – Ballina & Lismore.
• Guide and inspire a team of Disability Support Workers with a collaborative approach.
• Maintain clear role distinctions and provide decisive leadership.
• Ensure continuity of support services through coverage of unexpected leave.
• Foster a culture of resilience and adaptability.
• Encourage staff competency in active support and complex client care.
• Manage crisis situations and complex behavioural incidents.
• Act as liaison with families navigating complex care dynamics.
• Collaborate nationally to maintain service alignment.
• Balance demands, ensuring mandatory reporting, compliance, risk management and resource optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing & negotiation

Creative problem solving

Education

Diploma in Social & Community Services

Job description

Life Without Barriers is seeking a Disability Support Leader for permanent full-time work in the Ballina region, overseeing two SIL homes and a team of Disability Support Workers. The role requires on-call involvement every six weeks and occasional travel to support coordinated service delivery.

The successful candidate will have prior leadership in disability or mental health services, strong negotiation and creative problem-solving abilities, and a Diploma in Social & Community Services or