Welcome Home Springwood (WHS) has a vision to see a world where people with disability are safe and known, connected and growing, celebrated and loved. WHS is a new cooperative and House Operator within the Supporting Independent Living Cooperative (SILC), which offers bespoke accommodation models for people with disability. Within SILC, WHS’s mission is to create a great, sustainable home and life experiences for three men, through living in stable, quality accommodation with chosen housemates of mixed ability, support staff they choose, in a location that fosters community access.

WHS seeks applicants for the foundational role of House Leader, who will help to set and maintain the culture of the WHS house. Employed by SILC, you will be an excellent communicator who will also provide regular reporting to the WHS Board. You will have responsibility for managing a dynamic group of WHS house staff including oversight of scheduling and training. Interested in the long-term wellbeing of residents, you will lead the WHS house staff in the provision of active supports that will enable the residents to be involved in decisions concerning their life choices.

Your impeccable organisation and administration skills will be supported by a good understanding of the NDIS and an ability to implement policies and procedures. With a qualification or equivalent experience in Disability Work, you will also be supportive of the Christian ethos and vision of Welcome Home Springwood.

This role is based in the lower-Blue Mountains.

If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Dunk at [email protected] using the subject line: House Leader enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.