Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development) Are you an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Team Leader with a passion for supporting your clients and helping to lead a small team under our Active Support model? Join a caring organisation where it's all about enhancing inclusion, independence, and the well-being of our clients and staff.
We are actively seeking a full-time Team Leader in Albion Park.
About Us: At Forsight Australia, we believe in creating positive futures through our commitment to innovation, diversity, and continuous learning. As a leading organisation in our field, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that values individual contributions, embraces diversity, and promotes professional growth.
As a 'for-purpose' organisation providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) to individuals with a range of sensory impairments and additional disabilities, our focus is to create opportunities for our clients to enhance their independence, inclusion, and well-being.
With 18 shared accommodation homes across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra and growing, our mission is to provide high-quality care and improve the quality of life for our clients.
About the role: The Team Leader will work with a dedicated Client Care Manager to lead a small home-based team of Active Support Workers (ASW) to provide support to their clients using a person-centred approach. Our focus is on recognising the potential in our clients to empower them in their day-to-day living experiences. Communication and liaison with key client stakeholders like families, guardians, and other service providers is critical, as is being able to lead and develop a small but passionate team. Our team leaders work a hybrid model, working alongside our ASWs providing client support, but with two days dedicated to team leader duties.
About You: You are enthusiastic, caring and committed to supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life!
You will have: Cert III in Disability, or related discipline or at least 1 year experience in a similar roleLed teams before and have an excellent grasp of how to lead and motivate othersBe able to work with challenging behaviours in a supportive model of care, and are available for regular shifts on a 24/7 rotating roster (including sleepover and active nights)Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (with at least 3 months until expiry)Valid and unrestricted Australian driver's licenceUnrestricted right to work in AustraliaCurrent NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)Proof of COVID-19 VaccinationsWhy Forsight Australia: Innovative Culture: Join a team that values creativity and embraces new ideas.Diversity and Inclusion: Be a part of an organisation that celebrates and promotes diversity at every level.Professional Growth: We invest in our employees' development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative workplace where your contributions make a real impact on the lives of others.Next Steps: If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding adventure with a team that values your expertise and enthusiasm, apply now and be a part of our exciting journey at Forsight Australia!
Please click on the "Apply" button below and upload your Resume, along with a cover letter outlining how you meet the key requirements of our role. Our recruitment team will review your application and be in touch if we think we might be a match.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regrettably are unable to respond individually to each submission. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period. Thank you for considering Forsight!
Forsight is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require support at any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact us at ******.
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