Team Leader

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Detail information about job Team Leader. Terms and conditions vacancy

At Mercy Connect, we provide a range of services to support adults, children and older people with a disability to live independently and get actively involved in their community.  Sponsored by the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy, we are a not-for-profit Catholic organisation, developing and delivering quality and innovative opportunities enabling people with a disability to have more choice and control over their supports.

As a Team Leader within Accommodation Services, you will ensure the effective delivery of customer services by leading a team consistent with Mercy Connect values. The role contributes to the implementation of operational plans in the position’s areas of operation.  The role is also responsible for the performance management and development of the disability support workers.

Mercy Connect will provide you with opportunities for professional development and support, commencing with an induction program designed to give you the best possible start to a rewarding career within a values based organisation.  In addition, there is the opportunity for attractive salary packaging options and employee well-being programs.

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate:

• A working knowledge of human rights based approaches and the individual and community context of disability
• Skills in the application of positive behaviour support and person centred active support
• How you inspire, motivate, coach and provide training to staff.
• A pro-active and innovative approach to problem solving.

In addition, you will need:

• To be able to work across a range of hours/shifts, including weekends, public holidays, sleepovers and on call.
• A current drivers licence;
• Working With Children’s Check
• First Aid Certificate

For a  copy of the Position Description, please go to www.mercyconnect.org.au.

Applications can be sent to [email protected]  by Friday 13 July 2018