Disability Support Team Leader (SIL) Seven Hills

JobAdder Operations Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS Award pay

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing learning and upskilling

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Maxlife Care, Seven Hills, Sydney, is seeking a Team Leader for Disability Support to guide a team of DSWs delivering personalised, high-quality care. You will ensure adherence to care plans and collaborate with the Area Manager to drive success.

You will supervise staff, manage rosters, and provide hands-on support when required, including personal care and daily living activities, while maintaining compliance with NDIS standards and organisational policies.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with clients, families and team members.
• Experience supervising Disability Support Workers in SIL or group home settings.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supervising and developing your team of Disability Support Workers.
• Escalating concerns, incidents and complex matters to your Area Manager promptly and accurately.
• Supporting the Roster Coordinator to build rosters four to six weeks in advance.
• Ensuring all client care plans, including Behaviour Support Plans, are followed and reviewed as needed.
• Building strong relationships with clients, families, Support Coordinators and allied health professionals.
• Maintaining compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, legislation and policies, including mandatory reporting.
• Providing hands-on support to clients, including personal care, meal prep, medication administration and daily living activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Priority management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Certificate IV or Diploma (advantage)

Job description

Maxlife Care, Seven Hills, Sydney, is seeking a Team Leader for Disability Support to guide a team of DSWs delivering personalised, high-quality care. You will ensure adherence to care plans and collaborate with the Area Manager to drive success.

You will supervise staff, manage rosters, and provide hands-on support when required, including personal care and daily living activities, while maintaining compliance with NDIS standards and organisational policies.