Team Leader - Supported Independent Living (SIL)

• Lead and inspire a passionate team delivering person-centred support
• Empower individuals with disability to live with independence and dignity
• (2) positions available for our Mentone and Prahran sites

We are seeking experienced and confident Team Leaders to oversee a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home supporting participants with complex behaviours and high support needs. There are (2) positions available:

• Mentone – 12-month fixed term contract and
• Prahran – 6-month fixed term contract

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong clinical insight, sound judgement, and the ability to lead from the front. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, person-centred, and high-quality supports while fostering a positive team culture.

You will be a great fit if you have experience in:

• Leading, mentoring and supervising Disability Support Workers within a Supported Independent Living environment
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards and regulatory requirements, person-centred active support and Child Safe Standards
• Proven ability to manage rosters, budgets and compliance requirements
• Manage staff training, ongoing development, and performance management
• Promoting inclusion, empowerment and active participation for people with disability
• Support participants with complex behaviours and psychosocial or intellectual disabilities
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans and risk management strategies
• Monitor documentation, incident reporting, and restrictive practice reporting
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, families and stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvement, staff development and high-quality practice aligned with the Active Service Model

What you’ll bring:

• At least two years’ experience leading teams in high-intensity or complex support settings, with a strong understanding of NDIS frameworks and practice standards
• Certificate IV in Disability, Community Work or a related qualification (minimum)
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Team Leader in Supported Independent Living
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client management systems
• A collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership

About us:

Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for over 175 years. Our staff come from all cultural and religious backgrounds, and we provide cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. 

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.