Team Leader (Specialist Disability Accommodation)

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Detail information about job Team Leader (Specialist Disability Accommodation). Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full-Time Ongoing Position
• Working Across Nunawading And Camberwell Sites 
• Salary Packaging Benefits

About the role:

As a Team Leader you will provide operational leadership and support to staff to ensure the provision of quality services in an environment that is person centred, led by the individuals and recognises the importance of family and community inclusion.

This role is required to undertake a range of management responsibilities as well as provide direct support to individuals.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and facilitate the implementation, review and monitoring of individual Lifestyle Plans, Behaviour Support Plans and Person Centred Plans to achieved desired outcomes as identified by individuals
• Coordinate relevant health supports for individual’s including GP, specialists, allied health therapists, and psychologists
• Provide direct support and care to individuals within the service including personal care, administration of medication, and individual finances
• Manage the ongoing recruitment, induction, and training of staff within the service/s
• In conjunction with the line manager, participate in the budget preparation process and manage and monitor the operational budget of the nominated service/s

You will have:

• Minimum Cert IV in disability Services or equivalent
• Current Victorian drivers licence
• Current First Aid/CPR Level II
• High standard of English language in both verbal and written forms
• An understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme
• Commitment to cultural diversity, equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety 
• Leadership experience within the disability field with the ability to promote dignity and respect for people with a disability and their carers

About us:

Through our passion and commitment to everyday people, Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) works in partnership with people of all ages and abilities. From all faiths and backgrounds, to achieve their goals, remain connected to their community and maintain independence.

We’re a Catholic not-for-profit organisation, providing services to 7,600 people across Victoria.  Ask anyone at VMCH and you’ll find we’re driven by wanting to achieve outcomes that enhance the lives of older Australians, people with disability, families and carers.

We have a long history in listening to what people want and need. By making sure we can deliver services to match those needs, we can offer greater choice and opportunity to our customers.  We want to help build compassionate and sustainable communities, so everyone is included.

Today we offer services that cover affordable housing options, residential aged care, retirement living, home community and disability services and specialist education.  We’re an agile organisation constantly improving how we do things.

Our organisation is committed to being an employer of choice & provides employees with:

• A Supportive Working Environment & Workplace Culture
• Ongoing Professional Development & Career Pathways
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Purposeful & Meaningful Work
• Salary Packaging Benefits

To review the position description, please click the link below:

 Role Statement - Team Leader - Respite - June 2018.pdf

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Applications close: Sunday, 29 July 2018, 11:30PM

Permission to conduct a criminal records check and Evidence of Australian Work Rights will be required.

To work at Villa Maria Catholic Homes a current Working With Children Card is required.

If you have been a citizen or a permanent resident of a country other than Australia or have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, you may need to provide a copy of your international police check before an offer of employment can be made.