Team Leader – Disability Support

Due to recent growth within the region, the Complex Care Team is seeking a dynamic, compassionate and suitably qualified Team Leader to commence with across the Bathurst and Orange region for an immediate start. This position is part-time permanent working 74 hours per fortnight. Kirinari is a dynamic, expanding provider that delivers high quality services in NSW and Victoria. Our business is growing at a rapid rate providing services to National Disability Insurance Scheme customers. We employ over 700 staff and provide a fun and proactive team environment with significant job satisfaction.About the PositionOur Team Leaders lead our Disability Support Workers within the Complex Care Team. The Team Leaders perform and oversee the day to day support of our complex customers where ages can range from 12 to 18 years of age. Our support services range from support in accommodation, domestic assistance services as well as accessing the community.RequirementsMinimum Certificate III in Youth Services or equivalentUnderstanding of strength based  trauma informed practice frameworkUnderstanding of the NSW Child Safe StandardsPrevious experience in residential therapeutic care and complex trauma Previous experience working with challenging behaviour across a range of support services Ability and willingness to work shift work, regular sleepovers, weekends and public and/or school holidaysResilience, self-confidence and ability to engage clients with various backgrounds and needsStrong communication skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with customers to actively support individual needsNSW Working With Children Check before commencementAbility to pass a National Criminal History CheckCurrent Driver’s LicenseBasic IT skillsSmart PhoneWhat’s on offer?A supportive and engaging working environmentSalary packaging availableAnnual Leave up to 5 weeks with Leave Loading of 17.5%Learning and development opportunitiesInduction and orientation programRewarding career pathways with opportunities for further growthFlexible work-life balanceCome join us!To join our vibrant teams please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your availability, suitability for the position and relevant qualifications.Applications close by 5pm, Friday 30th October 2020. Due to the high volume of applications, the recruitment process will commence before the closing date.For more information, please contact the Recruitment Coordinator on 02 6056 2111 or recruitment@kirinari.com.auYou must have the right to live and work in Australia.No agencies or third party applications please.At Kirinari we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and promote diversity. We encourage people of all ages and abilities including those with lived experience or knowledge of disability to consider a career with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. AUD Bathurst 2795