Social Programs Team Leader

Add expected salary to your profile for insights At ECH, we take pride in our work, our teamwork, and the positive impact we make on people's lives.
We believe our people drive our success, and how we work together is just as important as what we achieve.
By embracing technology and flexible working, we create a better balance between work and life.
We're always looking for ways to improve the lives of older South Australians.
To do this, we invest in our people.
Everyone has the chance to grow, learn, and advance their career at ECH.
We also value and celebrate diversity, recognising the strength it brings through different ideas, experiences, and perspectives.
About the Opportunity The Social Programs Team Leader leads and manages a centre-based respite service that provides quality care and support for ageing clients some living with stages of cognitive impairment.
This role involves comprehensive day program operations, encompassing the facilitation of client intake and admissions, assessment and care planning that addresses individual client needs and preferences with a focus on enablement and meaningful participation.
With strong team leadership capabilities, you will guide staff development, manage referral pathways with both internal and external stakeholders, and maintain operational standards while driving continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service outcomes.
About You You will possess mature leadership and management skills with demonstrated experience in supervising teams and coordinating complex operational activities within healthcare or aged care environments.
You will have comprehensive experience and understanding of person-centred care principles and behavioural management techniques within dementia care and cognitive impairment across the aged-care or disability sectors.
Additionally, you will demonstrate specialised knowledge of assessment processes, care planning, and therapeutic interventions that promote enablement and meaningful participation for our clients.
Diploma in Nursing, Aged Care, Disability or Community Services.
Minimum 2 years in Aged Care, specifically in Dementia Care.
Minimum 2 years' experience in leading teams Senior First Aid Certificate & CPRNational Police Clearance SA Drivers Licence Qualifications in leadership or management Some Perks for You As part of a not-for-profit organisation, you will be able to salary package up to $18,549 per year to reduce your tax.
You will be provided with full training and support including all equipment that is required to succeed in this role.
If you need more reasons to join ECH, have a look through our website to see the amazing ways in which we support ageing South Australians.
Applications close: Friday 1st August 2025 Please note we will be reviewing applicants as they come in and will act quickly to secure the right person.
Should you be interested in discussing this role further, please reach out to Mellisa Bennetts, Senior Talent Business Partner, 0413 308 562 or (emailprotected) for a confidential discussion.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI community, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.
In submitting your application, you agree to our ECH Recruitment Process Terms and Conditions Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match ECH is a charity and not-for-profit organisation.
We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).
We are committed to providing quality services that enhance the independence of our members and we have established a sound financial base to support our operational and growth aspirations.
ECH is governed by a Board of Directors committed to our strategic directions and to achieving them using best business practice.
Policy covering all of ECH's activities is implemented by our dedicated staff under the direction of our Chief Executive and General Managers.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
ECH is a charity and not-for-profit organisation.
We are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC).
We are committed to providing quality services that enhance the independence of our members and we have established a sound financial base to support our operational and growth aspirations.
ECH is governed by a Board of Directors committed to our strategic directions and to achieving them using best business practice.
Policy covering all of ECH's activities is implemented by our dedicated staff under the direction of our Chief Executive and General Managers.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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