The Opportunity

The Supervisor; Wesley Social Enterprises, is responsible for providing direct and non-face-to-face employment supports to an operational team of up to 10 Supported Employees in accordance with the NDIS governance framework to deliver dynamic commercial contracts which include horticulture, graffiti removal and vehicle cleaning

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide caring and trusted leadership to Supported Employees as individuals within a team environment to achieve employment goals
• Lead and work hands on alongside the WSE Supported Employee team in performing contracted works using sound WHS policies and procedures and operational plans
• Instil and maintain a safe, supportive and positive workplace culture with a positive work ethic and high attendance
• Deliver commercial contracts and or customer requests on time and on budget
• Communicate in a professional and respectful manner with Supported Employees, contract partners, staff and the general public at all times
• Comply with all administrative documentation and reporting requirements as required by WSE, UnitingSA and the NDIS within the required timeframes

The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in Community Services Certificate (disability work and or mental health) or equivalent (desirable) and or Trade or certificate in specific team related skills (e.g. horticulture, cleaning,  maintenance etc.) and /or equivalent relevant experience (desirable)

We are seeking a highly engaging, kind, and dedicated individual to join our team who has the professional practice and experience to deliver both person centred supports and hands on supervision of loyal, trusting and dedicated Supported Employees. 

About UnitingSA

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation that provides aged care, housing and community services to over 16,000 people across regional and metropolitan South Australia. With more than 1000 employees and volunteers, UnitingSA delivers high quality services to people from diverse backgrounds as we strive towards our vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

Culture and Benefits

A career with UnitingSA will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of respect, compassion, courage and integrity.

We ensure our staff are well supported, celebrated and compensated through:

• Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year.
• “Together we can” Workplace Wellness Program (including leadership development, counselling support, special leave provisions, flexible work arrangements, physio program)
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
• Professional development and study leave

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply for any of our advertised vacancies.

Due to COVID-19, UnitingSA are taking necessary precautions to minimise the risk to our candidates and employees throughout the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an online video interview, this will not disadvantage any candidates who wish to apply with us.

To view the Job Description and apply, please visit our website at https://unitingsa.com.au/.