Experienced House leader to run a supported living facility with 24-hour care roster in our Inner Western Melbourne Region.

• Full Time Position
• Fluent in Vietnamese advantageous
• Requires Nursing background or ABI Experience

The Company:

Nextt is a leading provider of programs that support people with autism, cognitive disabilities and acquired brain injury (ABI). Our workforce is a diverse and talented team of dedicated workers who support each other to deliver services focusing on skill and capacity building and a joyful journey towards the goals and dreams of participants.

The Role:

You will manage all requirements associated with an ABI client in a supported living home with 24 hour care roster. The position will report into the Regional Service Delivery Manager in our Western Melbourne region.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of up to 20 Support Workers
• Build rapport with all key stake holders relating to client
• Ensure all client requirements are met and maintained in accordance with client needs
• Assist with the development of transitional living plans in conjunction with the client needs
• Building key stakeholder relationships with Allied health teams and coordinators
• Managing the financials of the house and operational expenditure
• Manage, coach, mentor the team to achieve participant goals and requirements
• Manage any employee relations and performance of your team
• Uphold and maintain all Health and safety requirements and reporting
• Meet all compliance requirements relating to client and company procedures

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum Diploma in community service, welfare and well-being, social work or nursing
• A minimum experience of 3 years in a management or team leader position in Complex Health needs or Acquired Brain Injuries
• Clear National Police check issued within the last 12 months
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• Valid Full Australian drivers’ licence and reliable transport
• Passion and commitment to provide services for our clients
• Mobile phone with internet access
• The right to work in Australia
• Able to provide 100 points of ID

Other Desirable Criteria:

• Nursing background or high level of experience with ABI participants
• Fluent in Vietnamese – not essential but preferable
• Mental Health First Aid
• Complex needs experience advantageous
• Sound Peg feeding experience

Why Work with Nextt?

• National company with regional team to support you
• A supportive and professional team
• A healthy work life balance
• New opportunities and experiences to progress your career
• Ongoing training and development