Expression of Interest Team Leader

New Service, New Location (Terrey Hills), New Independent Living Units
- SCHADS Level 4 + Salary Packaging + Allowances
- Supportive management and growth opportunities

**About the role**:
We have a new Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation opening in July in Terrey Hills and are looking for an exceptional Team Leader who can walk the talk with person centered care and lead a team in providing exceptional care to our participants.

As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for developing program schedules according to our resident’s needs and wants, day to day management of the clients, properties and staff, the rostering of staff and exceptional stakeholder engagement. The role will include direct support with residents also.

This is an **Expression of Interest for a permanent full-time role**, working **Monday to Friday**. You will participate, where needed, on a **rotating on-call roster** and will, when required, be able to work at other CatholicCare sites. This is an onsite role only, and your flexibility with start and finish times will be required.

**You will be paid at the SCHADS award Level 4.1 + allowances**

**Duties**:

- **Management**: Lead, inspire, coach and mentor a team of Disability Support Workers to implement Person Centered Supports, underpinned by our policies and procedures.
- **Training**: Ensure our Disability Support Workers are onboard and trained to provide outstanding care to our participants.
- **Communication**: Ability to communicate effectively and confidently, building strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders through clear and supportive interactions.
- **Engaged**: Bring your hands on approach in providing care and support to our participants and align their needs with a person-centered plan that has been created for and by the participant.
- **Operations**: You will have the full support of head office as you work together to ensure the SIL remains compliant with audits, reporting, finances, and roster management.

**What you need**:

- NSW Drivers Licence and access to an insured vehicle.
- A current Working With Children’s check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate.
- NDIS workers check
- Completion of NDIS worker orientation module.

**Requirements**:

- Experience leading a Supported Independent Living (SIL) program, including managing rosters of care and master rosters.
- An understanding, and ability, to work from the perspective of Unconditional Positive Regard with our clients, staff and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead, develop a team, and foster teamwork.
- Clear understanding of what holistic Person-Centred supports look like, how to implement these and deliver to the highest possible standard
- Tertiary qualifications in appropriate areas are desirable.

**Why Join CatholicCare?**
- **Salary Packaging** - Reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
- **Training & Development** - Ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career
- **Employee Assistance Program** - Free, confidential counselling and support
- **Bupa Health Discounts** - Corporate health benefits
- **Extra Leave** - Additional paid leave over Christmas
- **Hope Awards** - Be recognised and celebrated for your impact
- **Baby Bonus** - Paid bonus for eligible primary carers

**About Us**
CatholicCare is a leading not-for-profit organisation serving the Northern Sydney, Central Coast, and Northern Beaches regions. We provide a wide range of services including aged care, disability support, family services, housing, and mental health programs.

You don’t need to be Catholic to work with us - we welcome people of all backgrounds who share our values of compassion, courage, excellence, respect, and social justice.