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Join our dynamic organisation dedicated to creating positive change and fostering meaningful connections through personalised support for individuals with disabilities. Westhaven is currently seeking a Team Leader to join our team on a Permanent Full-Time basis, to assist us in building a workforce that prides itself on accountability and effectiveness. Join an inclusive and supportive workplace and be part of the expansive and diverse Westhaven team!
Job Responsibility:
Empower a team of Support Workers to provide high-quality and safe services to vulnerable persons within our community
Coach and mentor a team of Support Workers, offering on-the-job training, support and guidance
Inspire a skilled, versatile, and diverse team utilising your experience in managing performance and delivering support
Support service delivery by ensuring effective and efficient administrative processes and procedures, including quality, timely and accurate reporting, planning and record-keeping
Requirements:
Proven advanced problem-solving, emotional intelligence and positive interaction skills across diverse communities
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and performance manage teams in a fast-paced & dynamic environment
Effective conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation and decision-making skills, including de-escalation in high-conflict situations
Track record of building cohesive teams with clear goals and fostering innovation and collaboration
Commitment to a person-centred approach for vulnerable individuals
Celebrate and nurture an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace
Experience supporting complex needs, behaviours of concern and mental health is essential
working with people with a disability and/or children or youth in care experience is highly regarded
Qualifications in Disability Services, Community Services or Individual Support (highly regarded but not essential)
Current NSW Driver's Licence
Obtain and maintain a current paid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Obtain and maintain a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC)
Willingness to undertake a pre-employment Police Check
Current First Aid and CPR Certification
Nice to have:
Qualifications in Disability Services, Community Services or Individual Support
working with people with a disability and/or children or youth in care experience
What we offer:
Competitive Salary: Level 4, Pay Point 1 – $44.58 (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010) + super (12%)
Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (pro-rata)
Enjoy a tax-free meal & entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)
Exclusive employee discounts for permanent staff members including automotive discounts, pharmacy discounts and Fitness Passport
Embrace Diversity, Spark Inclusion
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