Full Time SIL Home Lead (Disability Support) - Vacancies in Newcastle & MaitlandWallsend, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSWFull Time SIL Home Lead - Disability SupportAre you an experienced leader with a passion for supporting and empowering individuals with a disability? Join us as a SIL Home Lead, where you’ll use your expertise to drive participant outcomes, foster independence, and mentor a dedicated team in a dynamic Supported Independent Living environment.Based in Wallsend or MaitlandUp to 76 hours per fortnightMix of hands-on participant support and focused admin timeOngoing mentoring and leadership developmentWho are we?Songbird is a modern disability services provider offering a range of NDIS supports across Newcastle, Maitland, the Central Coast and the Hunter. We believe in safe, sustainable processes that have lasting, life-changing benefits. Our person-centered approach empowers individuals with a disability to lead their best lives by encouraging opportunities for involvement, choice and accomplishment at home and within society. That’s the Songbird promise.Supported Independent LivingAs a SIL provider, Songbird offers disability accommodation and daily life assistance so that participants can achieve as much independence as possible. We provide 24/7 supported living homes throughout the Hunter region, including Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Raymond Terrace, Cessnock and beyond!Who are you?Are you:Reliable – can YOUR team depend on you to show up?Energetic with a can-do attitude (must)?A supportive team player and a capable leaderA problem solver? No mountain is too big; you always find new ways to do things!A good communicator (with a sense ofhumour)?Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives?Do you have?Demonstrated leadership capability including:Effective communication and negotiation skillsA team-focused approachGood problem solving capability and attention to detailExperience working with participants that require support with both behavioural and medical needsIndustry Requirements:A Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support or Aged Care, or be enrolled in your second year of study towards your higher qualification in a relevant field (required)1 years’ experience within the Disability, Health, and/or Care industry (required) (behaviour support and mental health experience preferred)A Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (required)NDIS Worker Screen Check (required)Valid Australian Driver Licence (Red Provisional – minimum) (required).Why work for us?We offer:Career development opportunities across a growing organisationSmall participant-to-staff ratios for meaningful connections and top-quality participant outcomesA supportive and inclusive workplace cultureA chance to make a real impact in the lives of othersOngoing training and skills developmentHow do your skills match this job?Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?Have you completed a qualification in disability?How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Team Leader?
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