Acting Team Leader - Supported Independent Living - Townsville

About the role

selectability is currently seeking a passionate and motivated Acting Team Leader - Supported Independent Living for leave coverage with an immediate start.  As a Team Leader for Supported Independent Living (SIL), you will play a vital role in supporting our recipients to live their best life - empowering individuals to build confidence, work towards their goals and improve their mental wellbeing.

The Team Leader - Supported Independent Living (SIL) will provide leadership and support on day-to-day basis to the lifestyle support workers who provide care to selectability recipients in their supported independent living arrangement.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the SIL Services which includes- monitoring, managing and supporting the Lifestyle support workers to maintain workplace health and safety checks, cleanliness of the property, positive behaviour support plan data sheets, restricted practice audit tools, eg sharps and medication
• Implementing and promoting best practices to enhance service delivery and recipient outcomes
• Providing support and guidance to staff when required
• Providing timely and effective responses to any emergencies or critical incidents
• Maintaining professional boundaries at all times
• Maintaining accurate and up to date recipient records and documentation
• Participating in team meetings, and professional development activities
• Working with a range of complex presentations, including those with severe and persistent mental illness, and/or multiple diagnoses

About you

To be successful for this rewarding role you must:

• Possess clear and effective communication skills 
• Demonstrate computer literacy and accuracy in record management 
• Experience working in a team environment 
• Exhibit an ability to problem solve 
• Ability to follow policies and procedures at all times 
• Ability to work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and individuals 
• Experience working with people with mental health, intellectual and/or physical disability

Role requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within the disability or community services sector
• Strong understanding of NDIS, supported independent living, and person-centred practices
• Current nationally recognised First Aid & CPR certificate
• Current minimum P1 "C" class Queensland driver licence 
• Currently registered, roadworthy, and fully comprehensive insured vehicle
• Child Safety & Personal History Screening check
• Positive Notice Working with Children (blue card) (or the ability to obtain)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module 'Quality, Safety & You' completion certificate

About the offer

The Team Leader - Supported Independent Living is an Acting role for leave coverage role based in Townsville

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Casual hourly rate of $58.38 + super
• Up to $15,900 FBT salary packaging benefits
• Access to fitness passport 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Career pathways and opportunities for development
• Employee assistance program offering confidential counselling support for employees 

Applying

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are the best person for this role. 

If you would like more information, please contact selectability's HR Business Partners on 44530100 or by email at hrtownsville@selectability.com.au 

About us

selectability is a not-for-profit charity with a primary focus of improving mental wellbeing and contributing to suicide prevention across regional Queensland.

We believe everyone has the right to access high-quality supports locally and have recently expanded our services to include child safety, and residential aged care in the Lower Gulf.

selectability is committed to creating safe environments where young people feel protected, respected and heard. The successful applicant will be responsible for quality service delivery to young people, recipients, older persons, families, and the community within selectability.

We value lived experience, cultural knowledge and diversity within our workforce as part of strengthening safe and inclusive practice.

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.