Team Leader - My Home

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Detail information about job Team Leader - My Home. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Facilitate/support teams of support workers enabling quality of life for clients
• $75,665 pa + 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading + salary packaging
• Full-time, on-going role with operations across the Perth metropolitan area

• Facilitate and support teams of Support Workers providing enhanced quality of life for adults with disabilities in shared accommodation environments
• $75,665 per annum + 5 weeks’ annual leave + leave loading + salary packaging
• Full-time, on-going role with operations across the Perth Metropolitan area

UnitingCare West is committed to achieving justice, hope and opportunity for all, and works with people and communities so those most in need can belong and thrive.  It is a not-for-profit community services organisation and part of the mission of the Uniting Church in Australia and UnitingCare national network.

UnitingCare West provides a broad suite of person-centred supports for people who are at risk of marginalisation. My Home provides community-based shared accommodation living options and support for people with disabilities.

We are currently looking for a personable, efficient and hands on Team Leader to work alongside our existing My Home Team Leaders, supporting teams of community support workers, coordinating day to day running of the My Home program and supporting the enhancement of the quality of life of adults with disabilities in a safe and supportive environment with a focus on individual needs, maximum choice and control via a person-centred approach.

As part of this role you will be supporting My Home staff through a framework of facilitation and development that fosters a culture of learning, accountability and continuous service improvement as well as facilitates the development of effective engagement with families and other key stakeholders.

Like many jobs in this sector, success will be driven by your skill and personal attributes.

So, to really make a difference you will need to be:

• Collaborative;
• Resilient;
• Resourceful and creative;
• Curious, innovative & adaptable;
• Committed to be a coach and leader;
• An influencer and deep listener;
• A doer; and
• Grounded, connected and real.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Demonstrate proven experience in facilitating teams and coordinating programs
• Ideally hold relevant qualifications in social work or disability services
• Have a working knowledge of person–centred theories and practices underpinning the provision of services to people with disabilities
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Have a proven ability to work in a pressured environment with many conflicting and changing priorities
• Be able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You must have or be able to obtain a current National Police Clearance, First Aid Certificate and have a current C class driver’s licence for this position.

Working with our values of empathy, respect, integrity, inclusiveness and commitment UnitingCare West provides the support and development for you to belong and thrive.

The role attracts a salary of $75,665 per annum.  Other benefits of working with UCW include five weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, generous salary packaging options, 9.5% employer superannuation, a great team environment and professional development. 

For further information please call Michael Chester on 08 9355 9070 or email michael.chester@unitingcarewest.org.au.  

The position description will become available at https://www.unitingcarewest.org.au/join-our-team/current-opportunities. 

Please apply through SEEK, including a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position (no more than 2 pages) and a current resume, by 5.00pm on Friday 27 July 2018.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

UnitingCare West is committed to providing a nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and heard.

Your resume will be kept by us for a period of 12 months as part of our internal processes and in line with the National Privacy Provisions.  If you do not wish this to happen, please contact us after the conclusion of the recruitment process.