Disability Support Worker/team Leader

**Ready for a career adventure? Your next big opportunity starts here**
- Are you willing to lead and make a real difference in the lives of individuals with unique abilities and diverse backgrounds?_

**KOOKI** is on a mission to empower and uplift people who are as extraordinary as they are. We proudly support a diverse range of clients with various disabilities and diagnoses, coming from all walks of life. In collaboration with our sister company, The Mind and Behaviour Clinic (MBC), we are committed to delivering impactful, person-centred support. Together with MBC and other allied health providers, we aim to consolidate the therapeutic skills our clients develop through services like speech therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological support and helping clients use these skills independently at home and within their community.

**Benefits**
- Flexible work schedules to support your work-life balance
- Travel reimbursement
- A company phone and laptop will be provided to support you in your role
- Supportive work environment that values your well-being
- Clear paths for career advancement
- Take the lead in designing and developing innovative programs
- Skill-building workshops and mentorship from a talented and experienced team
- Being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking company that encourages creativity and innovation

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Support participants to build independence and confidence through daily activities.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
- Manage both practical and administrative responsibilities with efficiency.
- Inspire a positive, motivated team environment that values respect and inclusion.
- Provide consistent leadership, mentorship, and guidance to support staff.
- Oversee day-to-day operations and maintain quality service standards.
- Coordinate programs that enhance clients' quality of life and wellbeing.
- Work flexibly across leadership, support work, personal assistance, and admin capacities.
- Design and implement tailored, person-centred support programs.

**Who are you?**
- An outgoing, uplifting individual who brings energy and warmth to every interaction.
- Empathetic and sensitive in your approach to working with children and adults with disabilities.
- Skilled at balancing independent decision-making with collaborative teamwork.
- Comfortable liaising with allied health professionals, families, and external providers.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage compliance, documentation, and service delivery.
- Flexible, reliable, and driven by a passion for making a difference.

**Essential Criteria**
- Minimum of 1 year in a support work or related role.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and guide a team while fostering a positive and collaborative work culture.
- Competence in managing administrative duties including rostering, documentation, incident reporting, and compliance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with clients, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Ability to work autonomously and adapt to a dynamic, team-based environment.
- Clearances and Certificates:

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or willingness to obtain.
- Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain.
- Valid driver’s licence (minimum P1) and reliable access to your own vehicle.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) tools for documentation, reporting and communication.
- Solid understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a therapeutic support worker.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Certificate IV or higher in Community Services, Social Work, Disability Support, Youth Work, Mental Health, Allied Health or a related field.
- Previous experience in a leadership or senior support role within the community or disability sector.
- Familiarity with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including relevant policies, procedures, and operational frameworks.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $31.76 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 3 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- On call
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person