About the role

We are looking for experienced Team Leaders in Disability, who have strong leadership and people management skills to lead a team of dedicated Community Support Workers to enable our customers to live a life rich in opportunities in a Supported Independent Living. The role will require you to have flexibility to work over a 7-day, 24-hour roster, including active or passive nights.

If you share Cara’s values we would love to hear from you!

Skills & Experience

• Proficient in leading, coaching and mentoring
• Solution focused approach
• Sound understanding of person-centred philosophy and active support
• Experience working closely with internal and external stake-holders to ensure continuity of care and support needs of customers are met
• Proactive approach and a good listener who is values motivated and resilient
• Proficient in digital literacy
• Knowledge of the NDIS (desirable)

Essential Criteria

• Current DHS/DCSI Disability Employment and Child Related Employment Clearance / Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to undergo psychometric assessment for our DCP children's services (if applicable)
• Certificate IV in Mental Health or Certificate IV in Individual Support or equivalent experience
• Current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003)
• Current South Australian Driver’s Licence

What We Offer

• Access to salary packaging (up to $15,899 - tax free)
• Permanent full-time
• Flexible and rewarding work environment
• On the job paid training
• Career possibilities
• Access to Smart technology

How do I apply?

• Please complete the details below including Resume and Cover Letter
• To view the Position Description please click here.

Visit our website at www.cara.org.au.

• For any enquiries contact the Cara Recruitment Team on (08) 8347 4588.
• The closing date for this role will be Wednesday, 12 August 2020
• Please note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted