Residential Site Manager - Moorabbin

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About Us 

Founded in 1986, Australian Home Care (AHC) has a diverse portfolio of business including Care Services which provide customised personal care and home help for people with disabilities and older adults, and specialist nursing services to people in their homes, workplaces and schools and supporting adults living in accommodation services in local communities.

AHC is a national business with over 2,000 employees across Australia dedicated to helping people live their lives, their way.  (http://www.ahcs.org.au).  

The Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is committed to making a difference in people’s lives to manage our Supported Independent Living service located in Moorabbin, which is home to four adults living with acquired brain injuries.  Services are designed to support each resident in the way they want to achieve their goals and enhance and facilitate their independence in a supported environment and their community.

You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Direct Support Workers in delivering high quality person centred services and for the management of day to day operations that cater to the individual needs of each resident.

The position includes a mix of direct and administration shifts, Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week and includes emergency afterhours support.

This role is a great opportunity to begin a rewarding career in service management.

The position reports to the Residential Services Manager and is supported by the broader AHC corporate and clinical teams.

Accountabilities

• The successful candidate will work some direct support shifts and allocated administration hours each week.
• Roster management and allocation of direct support workers
• Supervision and management of the direct support team including staff induction, performance feedback, appraisals, conflict resolution.
• Payroll and database management
• Administrative duties including payroll, reporting, policy review, maintenance of client and staff documentation, WHS compliance.
• Development and maintenance of personalised support plans for each resident, identifying goals and aspirations and how supports can be provided to achieve these.
• Maintain standards of communication and reporting to residents, families, community providers and AHC staff
• Demonstrate on a day-to-day basis the principles that underpin the service ie: empowerment, empathy, personal growth and skill enhancement, independence and resident self-determination.
• Maintain relationships with our partners in the effective delivery of services and support for our client group.
• Support a safe working environment via site maintenance and staff supervision and ensure high standards of site presentation is maintained and achieved.

Skills & Experience

• A disability/health qualification and relevant experience in the disability sector.
• Previous management and supervisory experience within a residential environment
• Working knowledge of Disability Legislation and quality frameworks
• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence in using commonly used computer based software
• A passion to work within a rehabilitation/restorative framework aimed at working with individuals to achieve their goals.
• First Aid and CPR are required, along with clear Police Check and DHHS Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme.

Your passion for the provision of quality care and your ability to ensure the smooth operational management of our residential site will in turn provide you with a satisfying and rewarding career with Australian Home Care.

Applications

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Please ensure you attach your cover letter and resume.

AHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be aware that only short-listed applicants will be contacted, however your application may be considered for future opportunities within Australian Homecare up to a period of 3 months