NDIS Team Leader

NDIS Team Leader - SIL - Maternity leave cover Team leader needed for SIL homes in the Wangaratta area. This is a Maternity Leave cover position. About us: Soteria Independent Living provides quality group homes and supported independent living arrangements to people who require any level of support. We pride ourselves on catering to the individual needs of people with a range of disabilities, and crafting homes where people can enjoy a fulfilling life. We aim to make sure each of our residents feels included, safe and happy. About the opportunity: The Team Leader of Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides team leadership and support, employee supervision, direction for employees on day-to-day basis, oversight of the SIL property operations. Soteria- SIL Residential Service provides a home for the residents and this position is to ensure that residents feel safe and respected, with their rights and freedoms upheld and that residents are given choice and control over their lives. This position leads a team of employees to actively support residents to engage in meaningful, personalised activities, develop and/or maintain living skills and access the community, and to see that the SIL home feels like a home. The Team Leader is to ensure that services provided abide by the NDIS Quality & Safeguarding Framework and Code of Conduct. Key responsibilities: Provide practice leadership and a professional approach to the delivery of a contemporary, individualized, community based, inclusive model of care in residential support. Ensure the safety and rights of residents are maintained and always supported. Undertake personal care relating to residents’ personal hygiene and well-being as required. Perform various domestic and household duties within the resident’s home where required. Oversee medication administration, including training / refresher training for all Support Workers, to ensure that procedures are followed. Continually assess the individual and group needs of residents and the relevance of and compliance with NDIS plans. Participate in the on call (after hours) roster. Provide senior shift support to staff, manage client behavioural issues and seek to ensure staff coverage across shifts. Provide mentoring support to all workers and oversee supervision of these staff members. Administration and finance - Oversee and maintain accurate, timely and professional client file documentation as per auditing requirements. Quality and risk - Ensure that all policies and procedures are relevant, and all service deliveries are adhered to by all employees while supporting residents. Maintain a relevant risk register and ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies are adopted and followed. Ensuring our service is adhering to the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework and NDIS Code of Conduct. People and teams - Establish, lead, coach and inspire an engaged and productive team. Provide support, guidance, coaching, leadership and empowerment to the team including feedback through performance reviews and regular supervision. Lead the team in best practice and effective process governance. Promote and maintain a positive, respectful, and enthusiastic work environment with collaborative working relationships. Personal accountability, Ensure appropriate use of resources. Actively participate in initiatives to maintain, build upon and promote a positive and collaborative workplace. Identify opportunities to integrate and work collaboratively across teams. Requirements: Certificate III or above in the Disability sector SIL home Team Leader experience NDIS workers screening check WWCC Licence and access to a car on a regular basis #J-18808-Ljbffr