Support Leader
The Support Leader role primarily be responsible for the mentoring and leadership of support workers in assisting individuals
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Minda Incorporated
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-9518-3800
Fax: +61-8-8681-4689
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Detail information about job Support Leader. Terms and conditions vacancy
Position: Support Leader
Details: Permanent Full Time
Location: North Brighton
An exciting opportunity exists to contribute to a new era in service delivery for Minda.
Minda provides accommodation, respite, employment and lifestyle services and support to over 1,700 people with an intellectual disability. Minda’s vision is to maximise choice and inclusion for people with a disability to achieve their aspirations.
Minda currently has a vacancy for a Support Leader to work in one of our Supported Independent Living areas located at Brighton North. This role operates as part of Minda’s Supported Independent Living Services Department with the main purpose being to provide support to people with intellectual disability, maximise choice and inclusion to achieve their aspirations and goals, optimising a person-centred approach. This is a full time permanent role, covering a seven day a week roster and you will be required to provide direct support.
The Support Leader role will primarily be responsible for the mentoring and leadership of support workers in assisting individuals to achieve their full potential. You will be required to prioritise and coordinate the day to day tasks within the accommodation area, as well as facilitate linkages with the local community to maximise individuals’ quality of life. You will show a strong sense of respect for the rights of participants and build community inclusion. This position is based on our Brighton site and in this unique role you will oversee the delivery of physical, emotional and behavioural support to a customer(s) with complex and challenging behaviour. You will be required to liaise with allied health services and significant others.
In addition, our Support Leaders must:
- Ensure the effective communication within the team is maintained at all times and address any conflicts in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Assist in the recruitment of team members within your area of responsibility, including the interviewing, assessing, induction and training of new employees.
- Contribute to participants person centred lifestyle plans and maximise opportunity for participants to achieve their life plans/goals.
- Assist participants to maintain positive contact with families and friends and to access local services, clubs and social activities.
- Manage finances within cost centre budgets for general purchasing/expenditure; petty cash and incidentals.
To be successful you will have:
- Certificate 4 Disability or equivalent as a minimum
- previous supervisory experience
- experience supporting people with disability and complex challenging behaviours
- a current Senior First Aid Certificate
- a current and valid unrestricted South Australian Driver’s Licence
- a current DCSI Child clearance
- Experience supporting people with acquired brain injury and mental health issues is desirable but not essential.
Minda offers competitive remuneration, generous tax-free salary packaging options and flexible working patterns within the needs of the service. To join the Minda team submit your application as per the details below. Don’t forget to tell us about your passions and how they can enrich someone’s life!
For further information about this role please contact Karen Bowyer on 8422 6379. Applications close on 25 July 2018.
Please make sure you quote the vacancy reference number 2018-574 in your application.