Team leader

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Team leader. Terms and conditions vacancy

About Us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.  We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.
 

About the opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for a 12-month maternity leave contract, Team leader located at our Deakin office. You will be responsible for providing one on one guidance and support to a team of aged care community employees across the Australian Capital Territory and Southern Tablelands.

Key responsibilities include;

• Motivating, mentoring and managing a team of Support Workers that provide services to aged care clients in their own home
• Being the daily point of contact for our team of highly enthusiastic and committed Support Workers
• Monitoring the standards of service provided so that staff performance, training and mentoring requirements are adequately monitored and communicated, resulting in job satisfaction and retention of staff
• Conducting service satisfaction audits in the client homes whilst maintaining the support worker’s confidence

 
Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Home and Community Care, Aged Care, Community Services or equivalent qualification OR working towards
• Cert IV in training and assessment
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Australian Drivers Licence with access to a fully comprehensive insured vehicle

Skills & experience

• Supervisory and team leadership experience within the community or aged care sector
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Knowledge of Health or Community Aged Care Services
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment
• Excellent time management & problem solving
• Proficiency using client/data systems and computer applications including; MS Word / Excel/ Outlook and a willingness to learn new programs
• Empathy and ability to build strong relationships

 
Benefits & culture

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer who supports an inclusive approach in the workplace.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• Salary packaging entitlements
• Ongoing training & development
• Career development opportunities

 
Click on the link below to apply. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Amanda Kavanagh on 02 9376 0494 for a confidential discussion.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which includes a National Police Check and Reference Checks.