Team Leader - Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Bea Care Support Services; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bea Care Support Services in Victoria is seeking a Team Leader for Supported Independent Living (SIL) to oversee day-to-day operations of SIL homes and lead a team of Support Workers.

You will provide supervision, guidance and support, coordinate rosters and staff development, and promote a positive, person-centred culture while ensuring safety and quality of life for participants.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a team in disability or community services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good computer literacy and confidence using online systems.
• A sound understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries and ethical practice.
• A commitment to person-centred support, participant choice, dignity and independence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supervising and supporting a team of Support Workers
• Conducting regular one-on-one supervision and supporting staff development
• Supporting the onboarding and buddying of new team members
• Promoting a positive, respectful and accountable team culture
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of allocated SIL homes
• Working with participants on weekly meal planning, household activities and daily living skills
• Promoting independence and skill development in line with individual support plans
• Monitoring household supplies, medication supplies and maintenance requirements
• Contributing to base rosters and coordinating staff replacements when required
• Monitoring accurate staff attendance, clock-ins/outs and timesheets and Timesheet approvals

Job description

Team Leader - Supported Independent Living (SIL)

As Team Leader, you will play an important role in ensuring participants receive consistent, safe and person-centred support that reflects their individual needs, choices and goals. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working closely with Support Workers, building strong relationships with participants and their families, and making sure the day-to-day operation of a SIL home runs safely, smoothly and effectively. You will report to the SIL Coordinator and provide day-to-day guidance, supervision and support to our Support Workers.

Key responsibilities

• Leading, supervising and supporting a team of Support Workers
• Conducting regular one-on-one supervision and supporting staff development
• Supporting the onboarding and buddying of new team members
• Promoting a positive, respectful and accountable team culture
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of allocated SIL homes
• Working with participants on weekly meal planning, household activities and daily living skills
• Promoting independence and skill development in line with individual support plans
• Monitoring household supplies, medication supplies and maintenance requirements
• Contributing to base rosters and coordinating staff replacements when required
• Monitoring accurate staff attendance, clock-ins/outs and timesheets and Timesheet approvals

About you

• Experience supervising or leading a team, preferably within disability, community services or a similar environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good computer literacy and confidence using online systems and platforms
• A sound understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries and ethical practice
• A commitment to person-centred support, participant choice, dignity and independence
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

About us

At Bea Care, we believe quality support starts with people who genuinely care about the people they work alongside. Bea Care is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful workplace where respect, dignity, choice, safety and person-centred support are at the heart of what we do.