Team Leader

Activ Foundation; Perth East; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability support organization is seeking a hands-on manager for their East Metro Operations Team. In this role, you will establish customer plans, support a large staff team, and ensure compliance with care standards. Candidates must have at least two years of leadership experience and a Certificate 4 in Disability Support. The position offers a chance to work in an inclusive environment while making a difference in the community, with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary-sacrificing options

Work-life balance options

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience with disability support.
• Proven experience supervising and developing a large team.
• Willingness to use a registered vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver customer plans and develop relationships with those supported.
• Ensure compliance with Disability Service Standards.
• Participate in after-hours on-call duties.

Skills

Leadership

Administration skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of NDIS

Education

Certificate 4 in Disability Support

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

This is a front-line management position within Accommodation and Community East Metro Operations Team. In this role, you will take a hands-on approach to setting and delivering customer plans (person-centred planning), developing positive relationships with the people we support and those around them, coordinating staff rosters and schedules, coaching and mentoring staff and developing partnerships within the community.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include:

• Working within the requirements of the Disability Service Standards, Safety, Quality and Safeguarding frameworks;
• Ensuring high standards of quality control and compliance throughout all areas of Activ are adhered to;
• Participating in after hours on call (based on a roster system);
• Developing partnerships and networks within the community and internal stakeholders.

Why join the East Metro team?

At genU, we love what we do and are proud to be a part of the largest provider of disability support services in Western Australia. With a strong history of committed leadership and values driven growth, we invite you to bring your professional skills and passion to our motivated team.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years demonstrated experience within a leadership role working with complex care requirements for people with disability and supporting customers with Behaviour Support Plans;
• Certificate 4 in Disability Support, or a willingness to work towards one;
• Proven experience in leadership, supervision, development and support of a large team of staff is essential;
• An understanding of NDIS is desirable;
• Excellent administration skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Willingness to use your fully insured and registered, private vehicle (aligned with Activ’s motor vehicle allowance rebate).

We offer generous benefits

• Salary-sacrificing options up to $18,550 to increase your take-home pay
• Options for work-life balance
• Training through genU’s RTO
• Various staff benefits from our corporate partners
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program
• Free health hotline with unlimited 24x7 confidential health advice for yourself and your adult family members
• An accepting and open environment to work and thrive in while giving back to the community

How to apply

Submitting your application is easy; all we need is your current CV and a few questions answered, and then one of the team will be in touch. As a part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a video interview. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to get or already have:

• Valid Drivers Licence
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• National Police Clearance (at our cost)

To deliver the best service for our customers, we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Activ reserves the right to remove advertising and/or commence the selection process before the application close date.