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About Us:
Join our dedicated team at Choice Support Plus, where we provide exceptional support and care for individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment for both our participants and staff.

Position Overview:
We’re looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Team Leader. While qualifications and experience are preferred, they’re not essential—we value the right attitude and a passion for supporting others. The ideal candidate will be focused, organised, and a great team player, ready to lead and inspire our support workers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead, mentor, and work alongside a team of support workers, ensuring high-quality care and support for our participants.
2. Ensure staff are motivated, adhere to best practices and protocols, assign tasks, and monitor performance. Develop and oversee personalised care plans for each service user.
3. Maintain a safe, clean environment conducive to the well-being of service users.
4. Handle incidents or emergencies effectively, ensuring quick and appropriate action.
5. Maintain accurate records of service users' progress, incidents, and care needs.
6. Report concerns to senior management and contribute to audits or evaluations.
7. Build positive relationships with families and guardians, providing updates and listening to concerns.
8. Act as the main contact for families and external stakeholders regarding services.
9. Organise and lead recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities to enhance social interaction and development.
10. Foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and dignity.
11. Manage purchasing of materials and supplies, ensuring cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
12. Address conflicts among staff, service users, or families.
13. Use strong communication and problem-solving skills to resolve challenges promptly.
14. Promote positive relationships and a supportive atmosphere.
15. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conduct risk assessments, and implement safety protocols.
16. Oversee medication administration, ensuring accuracy and safety.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualifications in disability support or related fields.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Administer medications certificate (can be obtained).
• First Aid and CPR certificates.

In summary, we seek a Team Leader for our disability day centre who will maintain a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, lead staff effectively, and ensure high standards of care for individuals with disabilities.

This role involves supporting participants throughout the day to meet their needs and goals. If you are interested in working with an approachable, supportive management team within an open-door policy environment, please apply via the 'Apply Now' button or through our website at www.choicesupportplus.com under the careers tab.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Have you completed a qualification in disability?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Team Leader?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate)?
• Do you have a current medication competency?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

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