Team Leader/Support Worker

5 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Manaaki Care Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

NDIS Team Leader/Support Worker (Permanent Part-Time)

Location: Newcastle surrounds

Hours: Min 20 hours per week (with potential for increased hours) Both roles.

Pay Rate: Starting at Level 4.1, with opportunities for pay increase.

At Manaaki Care, we believe in the concept of "Manaaki" which means to support, care for, show respect and generosity to others.

Our boutique organisation is dedicated to empowering NDIS participants through compassionate care and tailored support. We are seeking a committed and skilled NDIS Team Leader/Support Worker to oversee our operations and ensure exceptional service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a small team, ensuring effective scheduling and coordination of support services under the NDIS framework.

  • Foster positive relationships with participants, staff, and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.

  • Utilise systems such as Flow Logic and SharePoint Outlook for efficient management and reporting.

  • Provide hands-on support to participants as needed, fulfilling a minimum of 10 hours a week as a support worker to become familiar with our NDIS participants and their support provisions.

  • Be reliable and available for on-call duties, addressing any urgent needs that may arise.

  • Perform administration tasks in the back office to support team operations and ensure compliance with NDIS practice standards.

  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in fulfilling both leadership and support worker roles as required.

  • Solve problems effectively and implement best practices in service delivery and team management.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of NDIS processes, scheduling, and compliance.

  • Proven experience in managing staff and engaging with participants and stakeholders.

  • Familiarity with Flow Logic and SharePoint Outlook systems.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability for on-call responsibilities and role transitions.

This role offers the opportunity to grow within our organisation, with the potential for increased hours and pay rate as you become more familiar with our business operations. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for supporting individuals with disabilities, we would love to hear from you

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to

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