Maxlife Care is a provider of premium disability care services led by a team of dedicated doctors, nurses and an experienced team of support workers. Maxlife Care partners with its participants to provide quality care and personalised services designed to meet their complex care needs. Our goal is to provide a better quality of life for our participants, which is our overarching purpose at Maxlife Care. This is achieved with our caring staff by giving them empowerment, a sense of belonging, respect and dignity. We are looking for experienced Female Disability Support Team Leaders who have experience supporting people with mental health conditions, physical disabilities and challenging behaviors. This role reports to an Area Supervisor, who supports and trains you. In this role you will be expected to do 1 day per week administration and the remainder will be focused on direct care of our participants and supervision of the Disability Support Workers. In this role you will Support the Area Supervisor to ensure we deliver high quality of care and enable participants to achieve their goals by: Lead and support team members, escalating any concerns to the Area Supervisor. Ensure the environment is one in which team members can perform their duties effectively and efficiently. Monitor on-site roster changes such as staff swaps liaising with Roster Coordinator to resolve any urgent changes. Assist Area Supervisors to build team rosters 8 -12 weeks in advance. Ensure that the Client care plans meet the needs of the client and are being followed by all support workers – this includes EMP, MMP, BSP and other support plans. Build relationships with key stakeholders of the participant. Ensure houses operate in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company policy and procedures. Ensure high quality record keeping and completeness of internal documents at the House. Complete Mandatory reporting. In home care assisting and enabling participants with daily tasks inc. meal preparation, personal care and administering medication. About you: Minimum 1 plus years of experience in supervising or leading a team of disability support workers. Experience across a range of disabilities, including challenging behaviors, Mental Health, and Autism. Experience in working across multiple group homes or SIL houses. Basic excel skills to create weekly reports. Minimum Certificate III Disability or similar/higher. Good communication skills. Empathy for the issues facing people with a disability. Strong belief in the principles of Person Centred Practices. Highly organised and proactive. NSW Driver's License (or similar) plus own car is desirable. Our values are being and belonging, quality, integrity, innovation, empathy and diversity drive every decision we make as a team. Flexible working environment Buddy shifts with experienced Disability Support Practitioners Learning and development opportunities Support & mentor people with Disabilities and make a difference Attractive and Competitive Pay Rates (SCHADS Award) How to apply & next steps: To Apply for an opportunity in our growing team, click on the "Apply Now" button and attach your resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience. All staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Want to apply later? Enter your email address below to receive a reminder to apply. Check your inbox We've sent you your reminder email. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. #J-18808-Ljbffr
