Team Leader- Disability Accommodation Shoalhaven

**Team Leader
- Disability Accommodation Shoalhaven**
- **Lead and inspire a team of passionate support workers to achieve positive outcomes to support our participants**:

- **Access Flexible Work Arrangements, Salary Packaging options and Concessional leave over Christmas.**:

- **Permanent Full Time Role, based in Nowra**

**About CareSouth**

CareSouth is a community-services organisation, based in regional locations across NSW, with a dynamic and bold vision to make a difference every day.

Our purpose is to influence and support the safety, development and empowerment of children, young people, adults, and communities. We offer services in early intervention, foster care, youth support and NDIS services.

Working at CareSouth, not one day is the same. And it's truly rewarding to know your work is contributing to create a more positive future for our most vulnerable communities.

**About the Role**

CareSouth have a fulfilling opportunity for an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join our Shoalhaven Disability Program on a Full Time, Permanent basis. It's a critical role, filled with purpose and one that fills your cup up, so to speak

As a Team Leader you will be responsible for:

- Working with your Manager coordinate the requirements of the team on a day to day basis
- Providing feedback and guidance to your direct reports to support them in their role
- Working collaboratively with the team and ensuring policies and procedures are being followed
- From a strength based and capacity building approach provide a range of services for participants
- Building strong relationships with participants and families in our care
- Develop, Monitor and Review participant specific behaviour intervention and support protocols

Refer to the position description provided for a detailed overview of the role.

**About you**

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following criteria:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work/Welfare, Social Sciences, Disability or relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity within the OOHC, Disability Services or Community Services Sector.
- Proven flexibility, adaptability and ability to respond and adjust easily to changes in work demands.
- High level written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding of the ongoing effects of injuries, trauma and/or neglect and abuse.
- Proven effective interpersonal, conflict negotiation and resolution skills and the ability to provide strong leadership under pressure.

**The great things we have to offer**

CareSouth staff are the reason our organisation is great. We lead with our values, always, and are constantly striving to be an organisation you are proud to work for. with values and goals you are proud of. We warmly welcome everyone, irrespective of their culture, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and believe that a diverse workforce is the reason we can deliver such a high standard of care.

We're here to help you bring your best self to work, so you can take your best self-home. In addition to your salary, CareSouth offers:

- A compassionate, supportive, and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted, and determined
- Salary packaging entitlements up to $15,899, and $2,650 meal and entertainment card
- Flexible working arrangements including sliding hours, rostered days off and working from home
- Concessional leave over the Christmas period
- 24/7 After Hours Service
- Free, confidential, and independent Employee Assistance Program (including free access to physical, mental, financial online supports)
- Tailored professional development pathways
- 24/7 access to our online eLearning system.
- 2 weeks paid parental leave