Disability Team Leader

3 days ago

Parramatta, Australia Afea Care Services Full time

Afea Care Services is a leading disability and aged care service provider, operating across Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane. In our quest to fulfil our vision to be the most trusted care provider in Australia, we’re undergoing an exciting era of change and rapid growth. Want to come along on our journey?

We have a fun, family-focused culture dedicated to high performance and care excellence. In fact, Afea has been recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of the Best Places to Work for four consecutive years (2021-2024) and received recognition for our commitment to employee wellbeing. We love to celebrate diversity and promote our values of being authentic, purposeful, responsible and understanding.

**About the role**

Due to our rapid expansion and growth, we are really excited to announce that we have introduced a new role of Team Leader within our Accommodation Services (SIL/SDA). Reporting to the Accommodation Manager, the Team Leader will play a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support services, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment for both clients and staff. The Team Leader will work closely with the Accommodation Manager, across multiple sites, therefore regular travel between sites will be required.

**_ You’ll absolutely thrive if _**
- Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of support workers excites you.
- Managing staff schedules and rostering is a task you enjoy.
- You have genuine passion to make a difference in people’s lives.
- You have a warm persona, with a high degree of patience and resilience.
- You are comfortable using technology for scheduling, communication and documentation.

**_What will your day look like?_**
- You will be leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of support workers to provide exceptional care and support to our clients.
- You will develop and implement individualized support plans in collaboration with clients, families, and other stakeholders.
- You will coordinate and action all client rostering requests in consultation with the Accommodation Manager, to ensure clients are matched with an appropriate Support Worker.
- You will provide immediate response to any issues or incidents.

**_Essential Criteria:_**
- Relevant qualifications in disability services, social work, or a related field.
- Experience as Disability Support Worker within Accommodation Setting (such as Supported Independent Living and/or Specialist Disability Accommodation).
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role within the disability or community services sector.
- Current driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

**_What can we offer you?_**

If you’re looking for somewhere to pursue your passion and make a difference, join Afea and you can enjoy:

- A competitive remuneration package
- An additional “Afean Day” of paid leave to focus on self-care
- A compounding yearly bonus to celebrate your Afea-versary
- Appreciation, rewards and recognition programs
- Work life balance with flexible work options
- Access to the innovative Leora EAP platform
- Learning and development opportunities

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