Disability Support Lead
vor 1 Monat
Pakenham, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC
Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
We are searching for a passionate Support Lead with experience in leading a team and collaborating with clients and families to ensure the absolute best support is provided. It is a full-time position, located in Pakenham with movement between sites as business requires.
Days are Monday – Friday and hours are 8:30am – 4:06pm.
You’ll need to thrive in a busy, fast paced environment, have fantastic interpersonal skills and love collaborating with other divisions to create exceptional client experiences.
You must have excellent administration and computer skills and the ability to work both autonomously as well as collaboratively with management and other Wallara divisions.
What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrated experience managing and leading teams
- Minimum 2 years’ experience and demonstrated knowledge within the disability sector
- Previous experience in implementing positive behaviour support strategies and person centred active support principles
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in effectively implementing communication strategies for clients who use alternatives to speech
- A passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve the best they can – bring your special talents to their experience
- Excellent communication skills; ability to prevent and resolve issues and to build and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to advocate and promote community inclusion
- Excellent written communication skills and computer literacy
- Resourceful and innovative approach to creating opportunities for those we support – make social change happen
- Experience in delivering on individualised plans
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to think laterally
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Commitment to exceptional service delivery and a demonstrated professional approach to work
- Commitment to the principles of Workplace Health and Safety, Equal Employment Opportunity, Cultural Diversity and all relevant legislation
Must haves
- Right to work in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Check - We are working with vulnerable people and this check is required to ensure we are employing people that do not present a risk to participants
- Certificate in First Aid Level 2 + CPR
- Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination, including the booster (or medical exemption)
- A supportive and collaborative work culture
- Competitive salary including salary packaging options
- Professional development and training
- Career opportunities and pathways
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Access to employee benefits and discounts. This includes discounts for Endota Spa, Anytime Fitness and more
About Wallara
Wallara Australia is a unique non-profit organisation based in Melbourne's South East. Every day we provide creative services for Australia's largest minority group – people with disabilities. We coach them to grow as individuals, to work productively, to explore their communities and to live the way they choose.
Why a career with Wallara? Because when you join Wallara, you’ll join a movement We’re driving social change for people with different abilities and we’re having a good time doing it We’re passionate, professional, and purposeful about our mission. We also value innovation, collaboration and celebration. It’s just the way we roll If you believe the future is inclusive, you’ll feel right at home with us.
2023 South East Business Employer of Choice Award winner
This award recognises organisations that are committed to investing in the development of their people. We do this by reinforcing shared values with a united purpose which establishes a distinct Employee Value Proposition. We also invest in wellbeing, promote work life balance, have a talent growth strategy that demonstrates best practice and are creating a culture of business excellence.
The Wallara Way:
- Be creative and push the boundaries
- Think client first
- Do the right thing
- Together we make a difference
- Have fun and celebrate awesomeness
How to apply
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding role please apply through SEEK. Please note, applications must include a resume and cover letter and only applications that meet the selection criteria will be considered.
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Our clients come from all communities and so do our people. Wallara is an equal opportunity employer – all abilities and from every walk of life, inclusion is why we exist. If you share our values and want to drive social change to empower people with different abilities, Wallara may be your next workplace.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?
How many years of people management experience do you have?
Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
Have you completed a qualification in disability?
How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Team Leader?
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